Elementary Teacher

Main Office; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Professional Development

Cyber environment training

Paid time off

403b contribution matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS) seeks an mission-driven Elementary School Teacher for its North Philadelphia location. You will implement curriculum, develop rigorous lessons, and analyze data to inform instruction while collaborating with leaders and families.

The role emphasizes equity, data-driven practice, and in-person/classroom engagement with supportive online components. The school values anti-discrimination, professional development, and a flexible work environment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Pennsylvania Teacher Certification in the subject area.
• Experience using data-driven instruction to achieve student gains.
• Experience in urban settings with high percentages of ELD and SPED students.
• Passion for education and belief that zip code should not determine destiny.
• Current FBI fingerprints, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum and instructional strategies with consistent virtual classroom routines.
• Develop rigorous lesson plans, homework, and assessments.
• Analyze student assessment data with school leaders to inform instruction.
• Collaborate in grade-level teams to discuss student work and share best practices.
• Maintain relationships with students’ families via calls and conferences.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Data-driven instruction

Urban education experience

Equity-focused

Adaptability

Professional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Pennsylvania Teacher Certification

Job description

Elementary Teacher

Esperanza Cyber Charter School Main Office - philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4375738

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

Job Description

Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS) is located in North Philadelphia. ECCS has a strong commitment to teacher/staff collaboration and support. ECCS is currently seeking mission-driven Elementary School Teacher applicants who align with ECCS’s mission and enthusiasm for equity.

Esperanza Cyber Charter School Mission

Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS) prepares students in grades 1 through 12 to meet the challenges of living creatively and productively in an increasingly technologically sophisticated and interconnected world. ECCS will provide students with an academically rigorous yet flexible online learning program that tailors learning experiences to each child through curriculum choices and virtual and in-person tutoring and counseling. ECCS targets underserved and at-risk students who have not always found success in traditional schools. ECCS places students on a pathway to post‑secondary success.

BENEFITS:

• Possibility of a flexible work-from-home schedule
• Professional Development
• Training for the cyber environment
• Paid time off
• 403b contribution matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid Pennsylvania Teacher Certification in the subject area
• Documented experience using data-driven instruction to achieve significant student gains
• Experience in an urban setting with high percentages of ELD and SPED students
• A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny
• Current FBI fingerprints, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement the curriculum and instructional strategies and utilize virtual classroom routines and procedures with consistency
• Develop rigorous lesson plans, homework assignments, and assessments
• Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction
• Collaborate in grade‑level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards
• Form and maintain relationships with students’ families, including phone calls and conferences
• Participate in ongoing professional development

SKILLS:

• Ability to adjust instructional strategies to reach year-end goals
• Receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
• A belief that all students should be held to high standards
• A positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence
• Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain an orderly classroom
• Strong technology skills and an ability to learn new programs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working.
• Constant hand, finger, and arm use, and excellent eye‑hand coordination.
• Ability to hear clearly and speak intelligibly.
• To occasionally function in activities involving walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and climbing stairs.
• To occasionally stand for extended periods.
• Ability to see and perform visual activities such as closing paperwork, using a computer monitor, reading, and writing.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to come onsite for all required days.

Disclaimer: This Job Description is designed to reflect job duties accurately. However, it may not be all-inclusive, and other job-related duties may be required. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by local, state, or federal laws that do not cause undue hardship.

Nondiscrimination: ECCS provides all persons equal access to all employment categories, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Contact Information

• Courtney Walton , Director of Human Resources
• Main Office
• Email: [e-mail]

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