Grade 3 Teacher

St. Thomas Aquinas; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas Aquinas, part of Independence Mission Schools, seeks a Grade 3 Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Philadelphia, PA.

The successful candidate will commit to the school community, build strong relationships with staff, parents, and students, and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned literacy and math instruction. Responsibilities include setting high expectations, using growth data to inform instruction, and actively participating in professional development and extracurricular

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• Clearances on all required background checks required.
• Experience teaching diverse learners and differentiating instruction (preferred).
• Experience working with children and communities in an urban setting (preferred).
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Model outstanding character in accordance with Catholic teachings and foster a positive classroom atmosphere.
• Set high behavioral and academic expectations and use student growth data to inform instruction.
• Be an enthusiastic learner and participate in coaching, grade-level teamwork and professional development.
• Actively participate in the school community by coaching and moderating extracurricular activities.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Grade 3 Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5978183
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

St. Thomas Aquinas, an Independence Mission School, isseekingcandidates for a Grade 3 Teacher position for the 2026-2027 School Year.

The successful candidate will show a commitment to the school community by consistently going above and beyond, by intentionally building relationships with staff, parents and students and by dedicating himself or herself to mastering the craft of teaching. The candidate will be eager to learn about and implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that sets a high bar for student learning. The candidate should demonstrate a strong understanding of the foundations of literacy instruction and of the standards of mathematical practice.Teachers may also participate in committees and other professional activities and will perform related duties as required or requested.

In addition, the successful candidate will:

• Model outstanding character in accordance with Catholic teachings, and exhibit these traits through a positive classroom atmosphere and a commitment to the moral formation of our students
• Set high behavioral and academic expectations for students and be skilled at measuring and using student growth data to inform instruction
• Be an enthusiastic learner, committed to his or her own growth as an educator, who applies skills learned through frequent coaching, grade level teamwork and professional development
• Actively participate in the school community by lending their skills and interests to coaching and moderating extracurricular activities

Experience:

• Experience teaching diverse learners and differentiating instruction (preferred)
• A track record of leading students to successfully achieve those expectations (preferred)
• Experience working with children and communities in an urban setting (preferred)

Certification, Degrees, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Clearances on all required background checks (required)

EOE:IMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrates staff diversity. We strive to be and build a diverse team that is representative of our students and the communities in which we serve. If you identify as an individual of color, we highly encourage you to apply!

Want to learn more about IMS and our school locations? Please visit: https://independencemissionschools.org/schools/

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $45,922 to $58,549 Per Year
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Natalie Roche
• 1012 W Thompson St
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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