Founding 8th Grade ELA Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Founding 8th Grade ELA Teacher

Start Date: August 11, 2026     

Compensation:  $55,000 - $88,000 (more details below)     

Contact: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

About Hebrew Public

Hebrew Public is a small and growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. Hebrew Public is a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds into a supportive and inclusive community.

Across the network, Hebrew Public schools serve children from all backgrounds and help students become global citizens who are strong problem solvers, aware communicators, and lifelong learners committed to making a positive difference in the world around them. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. 

Why PHP?

As part of Hebrew Public, Philadelphia Hebrew Public teachers and staff have the opportunity to bring that mission to life with students from over 37 zip codes across Philadelphia, primarily Black and Brown students whose brilliance, curiosity, and potential drive our work every day.

PHP is rooted in the belief that all students deserve rigorous academics, strong relationships, and access to a globally minded education that expands what they see as possible for themselves. For educators who want their work to matter beyond the classroom walls, PHP offers a place to help close opportunity gaps while nurturing students academically, socially, and culturally.

You don't need to speak Hebrew to apply, and we strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups to join our community.

The Opportunity 

We are seeking a strong, student-centered Founding 8th Grade ELA Teacher to help launch PHP's first year serving 8th-grade students. This is a meaningful opportunity for an educator with strong English language arts content knowledge, excellent classroom management skills, and a deep commitment to preparing students for a successful transition to high school.

Using EL curriculum and instructional resources, this teacher will deliver rigorous, standards-based instruction that strengthens students' reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, communication, and critical-thinking skills. Students will engage deeply with complex literary and informational texts, develop evidence-based arguments, and grow as confident readers, writers, speakers, and thinkers.

As a founding 8th-grade teacher, you will also help shape the culture, expectations, traditions, and instructional foundation for PHP's oldest students.

The ideal candidate believes deeply in the potential of all students, creates a classroom that is structured, joyful, and academically ambitious, and is excited to support students during a pivotal transition year.

• Deliver rigorous, standards-based 8th-grade ELA instruction using the EL Education curriculum.
• Strengthen students' reading comprehension, literary and informational text analysis, vocabulary, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• Support students in reading complex texts and developing clear, evidence-based ideas through writing and discussion.
• Create a structured and engaging classroom culture with clear routines, high expectations, and strong student accountability.
• Differentiate instruction to provide intervention, acceleration, and enrichment based on student needs.
• Help establish the culture, routines, traditions, and expectations for PHP's first 8th-grade class.
• Support students in developing the confidence, independence, self-advocacy, and academic habits needed for high school.
• Internalize and prepare EL Education lessons to ensure instruction is purposeful, rigorous, and responsive to student needs.
• Use student work and assessment data to monitor progress, adjust instruction, and plan targeted reteaching.
• Collaborate with grade-level, special education, multilingual learner, instructional, and leadership teams to support student success.
• Partner with families to communicate student progress, strengths, and areas for growth.

Professional Responsibilities

• Model Hebrew Public's OLAM values: outstanding problem solving, continuous learning, making a difference, and intentional communication
• Participate in intellectual preparation, coaching cycles, classroom observations, and feedback conversations
• Engage in ongoing professional development and actively seek feedback to improve practice
• Align your work with school-wide priorities and strategic initiatives

Who you are

• Deep belief in the limitless potential of all students and commitment to helping them thrive as global citizens.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required. 
• Pennsylvania English teacher certification, or active progress toward certification, preferred.
• Strong ELA content knowledge and ability to make grade-level concepts accessible, engaging, and rigorous for all learners.
• Experience working in urban school communities and a commitment to building strong relationships with students, families, and staff is preferred.
• Experience using EL or another high-quality instructional ELA curriculum preferred
• Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to build clear routines, high expectations, and a positive classroom culture.
• Ability to use student data to adjust instruction, address misconceptions, and accelerate growth.

Career Development and Support

At PHP, teachers are not expected to grow alone. We invest in educator development through:

• On-site team of Climate staff and Social Workers to support students and families
• Instructional coaching and feedback cycles, intellectual preparation and collaborative planning, and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to apply for funds to support pathways towards teacher certification.

Compensation 

Hebrew Public's compensation model, SuRGE, Supporting, Rewarding, and Growing Educators, is designed to recognize the skill, commitment, and impact strong teachers bring to classrooms. After your first year, you may be eligible for 5% or 10% increases annually based on your classroom impact, without needing additional graduate coursework. SuRGE also includes built-in salary enhancements for valid Pennsylvania certification and hard-to-fill roles, offering a transparent and accessible path for educators to grow their compensation while doing meaningful work with students.

Benefits

Potential benefits* include:

• Health Coverage: Medical: Employer covers 85% of premiums, Dental: Employer covers 85% of premiums, Vision: 100% covered by employer
• Retirement: 5% Employer Match of your annual salary dollar for dollar. No vesting period.
• Additional Compensation: Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends.
• Wellness Matters: Mental health resources and employee assistance programs.
• Perks for You: Student Loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs & gym memberships
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 30+ holidays; 10 PTO days (10 month staff) and 20 PTO days (12 month staff)
• Family First: 6 weeks paid parental leave for welcoming your new child. 
• Fertility Services : Coverage of fertility services and minimal out-of-pocket costs
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Up to $10,000 in HRA funds
• Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance: AD&D benefit of one time salary through UNUM. This valuable benefit is provided at no cost to you.
• Learn & Grow: Access to workshops, certifications, and ongoing professional development
• Advance Your Career: University partnerships for certification. 
• Travel : Opportunities for global travel experiences.

*Benefits packages vary depending on the role.

Our commitment

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are strongly encouraged to apply.

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