Grade 1 Teacher: Growth-Focused Educator & Mentor

Independence Mission Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching and mentorship

Professional development

403b matching contributions

Low-cost healthcare

Paid sick time

Paid personal time

Job summary

Independence Mission Schools in Philadelphia seeks a Grade 1 teacher at St. Frances Cabrini for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will foster relationships with staff, parents and students while delivering a rigorous literacy and math curriculum in a faith-informed context.

You will collaborate with colleagues, participate in professional development, and contribute to committees. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and satisfactory background checks; experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Background checks/clearances are required.
• Experience teaching diverse learners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grade 1 at St. Frances Cabrini as part of IMS.
• Build relationships with staff, parents and students.
• Implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum.
• Set high behavioral/academic expectations and use data to inform instruction.
• Participate in committees and school activities.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Urban teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Independence Mission Schools in Philadelphia seeks a Grade 1 teacher at St. Frances Cabrini for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will foster relationships with staff, parents and students while delivering a rigorous literacy and math curriculum in a faith-informed context.

You will collaborate with colleagues, participate in professional development, and contribute to committees. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and satisfactory background checks; experience with