Middle School Science Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Wissahickon Charter School is seeking Middle School Science teachers for our Fernhill campus for the 2026-2027 school year. Teachers are responsible for developing and implementing instruction that builds positive classroom community and promotes academic and social/emotional growth. Teachers must be committed to the belief that all students can learn and must be relentless in their efforts to address the wide range of learning styles, needs and interests of Wissahickon Charter School students. The ideal candidate will have classroom teaching experience in an urban setting and will thrive in a collaborative work environment. This is an outstanding opportunity to improve the academic and social outcomes of children from across the city of Philadelphia. Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish and maintain a learning environment that excites, invests, and motivates students to achieve academic and behavioral expectationsDesign and implement organized, differentiated unit and lesson plans aligned with WCS' curriculumWork collaboratively with grade team, learning specialists, teaching assistants, and other staff to support student growthBuild classroom community through the development of CARES values (CARES stands for Collaboration, Academic Excellence, Responsibility, Empathy and Self-Reflection) Consistently implement WCS' student management practices within the classroom and throughout schoolEstablish and maintain relationships with families through regular communication, updates and opportunities for involvementTrack student performance and use data from Wissahickon Charter School's internal assessments to drive instruction and behavior interventionsExemplify WCS' CARES values in all interactions with students, families and colleaguesSeek out and be receptive to feedback from the school's administrators and peers with the goal of improving instructional and culture-building skillsParticipate in all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetingsAssume other duties as assigned by the administrative teamQualificationsBachelor 's degree required; Master's degree preferred Current or pending relevant teaching certification highly preferredTeaching experience in an urban setting Strong instructional and classroom management skills, with a record of increasing students' academic and behavioral growthKnowledge of Pennsylvania and Common Core StandardsReceptiveness to feedback, positive attitude, and a desire to continuously improveFlexible and able to adjust instructional strategies in order to reach goalsHigh level of personal organization, planning, and follow-throughStrong oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with students, families, supervisors and colleagues Collaborative work style; including maturity, humility, and a sense of humorAll required clearancesA commitment to honest and open dialogue about race, equity and bias in our school systems and relationshipBelief in Wissahickon Charter Schools' mission and environmental education model, and the belief that all children can learn and succeedCompensation and BenefitsWCS utilizes a step scale that is based on years of experience and degree level. WCS also offers 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision benefits for the employee and any spouse or dependents and a robust package of other benefits. About Wissahickon Charter SchoolWissahickon Charter School's first campus, Fernhill, opened in 2002 and serves 480 K-8 students from across Philadelphia. Our second K-8 campus, Awbury, opened in the fall of 2014. The mission of Wissahickon Charter School (WCS) is to provide a community of learning that stimulates and builds the child's intellectual, social, and character development. Wissahickon Charter Schools are planned around three essential elements: an environmental focus that allows students to experience the curriculum, recognition of service learning projects as key in students' success, and an emphasis on parents as partners in the learning experiences of their children.To be considered, visit our website at -our-team and click on the Apply Now button. Wissahickon Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, or in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or other programs. We are committed to hiring a diverse staff and encourage those from traditionally under-represented backgrounds to apply.