Apprentice Teacher for 6-8 Math & Science

City Year; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Job summary

Wissahickon Charter School is seeking an Apprentice Teacher for 6-8th Math & Science for the 2026-2027 school year. This role is ideal for recent graduates or career changers pursuing a pathway into teaching and welcomes candidates in teacher education programs.

The position provides invaluable classroom experience, professional development, and an opportunity to become a lead teacher in the future. A diverse, inclusive environment and ongoing coaching are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in an urban school setting preferred.
• Reflective and open to feedback and coaching.
• Commitment to honest dialogue about race, equity and bias in our school systems.
• Ability to work with colleagues who have diverse teaching and organizational styles.

Responsibilities

• Plan collaboratively with two to four lead teachers.
• Provide one-on-one and small group instruction to students for additional academic support.
• Substitute teach when a lead teacher is out.
• Partner with lead teachers to implement curriculum and routines with consistency.
• Work closely with lead teachers to assess, track and analyze student progress.
• Lead a teaching elective, special, and/or study hall.
• As instructional skills increase, provide whole group instruction in select subjects.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Complete administrative duties as necessary (data entry, homework review, filing, copying).
• Support intake, dismissal and transitions between classes.
• Assist lead teachers and/or the Principals with other responsibilities.

Skills

Experience with students

Diversity & inclusion

Feedback & coaching

Collaborative teaching

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Wissahickon Charter School is seeking an Apprentice Teacher for 6-8th Math & Science for the 2026-2027 school year. The Apprentice Teacher position is a wonderful opportunity for recent graduates or career changers who are looking for a pathway into the teaching profession. Candidates currently enrolled in or recently graduated from teacher education programs are strongly encouraged to apply. This position provides invaluable classroom experience and professional development. Experience as an Apprentice Teacher for one to two years is great preparation for becoming a lead teacher in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan collaboratively with two to four lead teachers
• Provide one-on-one and small group instruction to students for additional academic support
• Substitute teach when a lead teacher in assigned grade band(s) is out and for grade band specialists.
• Partner with lead teachers to implement curriculum and utilize classroom routines and procedures with consistency
• Work closely with lead teachers to assess, track and analyze student progress
• Lead a teaching elective, special, and/or study hall
• As instructional skills gradually increase, may be responsible for providing whole group instruction to students in select subjects
• Participate in on-going professional development
• Complete administrative duties as necessary (data entry, homework review, filing, copying, etc.)
• Support intake, dismissal and transitions between classes
• Assist lead teachers and/or the Principals with other responsibilities as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience working with students in the relevant grade range, in an urban school setting preferred
• Reflective and open to feedback and coaching
• Ability to work with a variety of colleagues who have diverse teaching and organizational styles
• All required FBI & PA clearances
• A commitment to honest and open dialogue about race, equity and bias in our school systems and relationships
• Interest in the mission of Wissahickon Charter School, and a belief that all children can learn

Compensation

This is a full time, salaried 10-month position with 100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental and vision) for the employee and any spouse or dependents.

About Wissahickon Charter School

Wissahickon Charter School’s first campus, Fernhill, opened in 2002 and serves 480 K-8 students from across Philadelphia. Our second K-8 campus, Awbury, opened in the fall of 2014. The mission of Wissahickon Charter School (WCS) is to provide a community of learning that stimulates and builds the child’s intellectual, social, and character development. Wissahickon Charter Schools are planned around three essential elements: an environmental focus that allows students to experience the curriculum, recognition of service learning projects as key in students’ success, and an emphasis on parents as partners in the learning experiences of their children.

Wissahickon Charter School is committed to hiring a diverse staff and encourages those from traditionally under-represented backgrounds to apply. Wissahickon Charter School does not discriminate in hiring or employment, or in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or other programs.