8th Grade Math Teacher & Advisor (Temporary Leave)

School-District-of-Philadelphi

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 15,000 - 19,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Philadelphia School in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a full-time leave replacement for our 8th Grade Math Teacher & Advisor from December 14, 2026, to February 26, 2027. The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation in middle school mathematics, a commitment to progressive education, and the ability to collaborate closely with families and colleagues.

You will design inquiry-based math lessons aligned with our progressive philosophy, administer assessments, participate in grade-level and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
2+ years lead teaching experience strongly preferred.
Flexible, collaborative educator with a deep interest in progressive education and a constructivist approach to teaching and learning mathematics.
Solid understanding of child development, including social, emotional, and intellectual domains.
Ability and commitment to create a warm, nurturing, and supportive classroom for middle school children.
Strong writing, editing, and communication skills at the team, student, and family levels; strong interpersonal skills, too.
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging as integral to the curriculum and community experience.
Demonstrated proficiency with integrating technology.
Familiarity with Responsive Classroom and The Connected Mathematics Project.
Passion for instilling in children a lifelong love of learning.

Responsibilities

Adapt and implement developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based math lessons aligned with progressive educational philosophy and current best practices.
Design and administer assessments (formal and informal) to track student progress and inform instruction.
Participate actively in faculty meetings, grade-level teams, and curriculum planning groups.
Partner with families to support students’ mathematical development through conferences and progress reports.
Participate in school-wide initiatives, including other duties as assigned.