Second Grade Homeroom Teacher — Joyful Inquiry-Driven Growth

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is seeking a warm, thoughtful second-grade homeroom teacher for boys in the Lower School. You will create a joyful, structured classroom that builds strong academic foundations, fosters confidence, and engages students through inquiry and collaboration.

The role emphasizes research-informed practices, inclusive environments, and ongoing professional learning, with responsibilities spanning instruction, family partnerships, and reflective collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s preferred in Elementary Education or related field.
• Minimum three years of elementary teaching experience.
• Knowledge of Science of Reading methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers literacy, mathematics, social studies, and social-emotional learning.
• Adapts curriculum to meet the needs of individual learners.
• Assesses student progress using multiple measures.
• Communicates with families about growth and learning goals.
• Collaborates with colleagues and reflects on practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Differentiation

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Elementary Education

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is seeking a warm, thoughtful second-grade homeroom teacher for boys in the Lower School. You will create a joyful, structured classroom that builds strong academic foundations, fosters confidence, and engages students through inquiry and collaboration.

The role emphasizes research-informed practices, inclusive environments, and ongoing professional learning, with responsibilities spanning instruction, family partnerships, and reflective collaboration.