Equity-Driven Teaching Fellow — 1-Year Mentorship

Lower School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia hosts the Independent School Teaching Fellows program. The fellowship provides mentoring in lower, middle, and upper school classrooms across partner schools in the Greater Philadelphia area, with weekly professional development and a focus on equity and inclusive teaching.

The 2026-2027 cycle is funded for a one-year position, with potential for a second year, and aims to broaden opportunities for emerging educators from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of school settings.
• Willingness to apply feedback and embrace a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Approach teaching and learning through an equity-informed lens.
• Fulfill duties of assistant teacher in early childhood to upper school with mentor support.
• Maintain punctuality and consistent attendance for full school days.
• Participate in school community and student activities.
• Attend weekly professional development sessions on best practices.

Skills

Equity-informed teaching

Mentor collaboration

Collaboration

Adaptability

Student engagement

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia hosts the Independent School Teaching Fellows program. The fellowship provides mentoring in lower, middle, and upper school classrooms across partner schools in the Greater Philadelphia area, with weekly professional development and a focus on equity and inclusive teaching.

The 2026-2027 cycle is funded for a one-year position, with potential for a second year, and aims to broaden opportunities for emerging educators from underrepresented groups.