Independence Mission Schools

Elementary Grade Teachers (25-26 SY)

Posted: 7 minutes ago

Job Description

About IMS: Independence Mission Schools (IMS) educate students of all faiths living throughout Philadelphia. Our inspiring new network of 14 schools blends the best of Catholic education with innovative teaching strategies designed to meet the unique learning needs of all students.Perks of IMS: Teachers at IMS enjoy ongoing development through coaching, mentorship, and professional development and a benefits package that matches 403b contributions, provides low-cost healthcare, and guarantees paid sick time and personal time.We are seeking Elementary School (Grades K-5) Teacher candidates for the 2025-2026 school year for upcoming vacancies across our network.Successful CandidatesBelieve in the mission and vision of IMS and are excited about working in diverse communitiesModel outstanding character traits according to the ethics, values, and philosophy of the Catholic teachings, and exhibit these traits through a positive classroom atmosphereModel a growth mindset for themselves and others and demonstrate this growth mindset through enthusiastic application of new learning and feedbackHold themselves highly-accountable for their work and demonstrate a commitment to accomplish ambitious goalsSet high behavioral and academic expectations for all studentsAre experts in their content areas and understand their content's Common Core State Standards (CCSS)Understand data-driven instruction and other best instructional practices to ensure aligned, effective learning experiencesBelieve in the power of collaboration and work well with a team of subject and grade level colleagues to integrate cross-curricular instruction and real-world problem solving skills across all classroomsLend their skills and interests to coaching and moderating extra-curricular activitiesCommunicate effectively with families, peers, and leadership to build a strong classroom communityPlan meticulously and remain highly-organized to ensure every student has an excellent learning experiencePerform other duties as needed or as assignedExperienceExperience 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)Clearance 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/

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