Employment at TPS

The Philadelphia School is a vibrant and challenging place to work. We are an urban school of 385 students, preschool-8th grade. We organize ourselves into four divisions or units (Preschool, Primary Unit, Junior Unit, and Middle School).

Our school’s motto is City, Country, Classroom. We use these three different environments to enhance and enrich our teaching and learning. Our child-centered, progressive philosophy encourages relational classrooms filled with discovery-based, hands-on learning experiences. Because we are a relatively small school community, it is possible to know everyone—children as well as adults. Our children’s parents are respected as essential partners in making our school a place in which many kinds of learners can thrive.

Opportunities for professional growth and development, both institutional and individual, are available and encouraged as teachers continue to refine their craft and grow in the profession.

Positions Available for 2012-2013:

Teacher for Vertically Grouped First & Second Grade Classroom. We seek to hire an experienced, innovative educator to join our very skilled primary team, who lead 4 vertically grouped 1st-2nd grade rooms. Each of these classrooms is team taught by two skilled lead co-teachers. Flexibility, patience, and strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills are essential. In addition, we are looking for a teacher who is knowledgeable about elementary education, the workshop model to teaching literacy, constructivist math, environmental education, and team teaching. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other teachers on the primary unit team and with specialists to develop thematic curriculum and project-based learning opportunities. (posted 01/20/12)

Third Grade Teacher. We are seeking to hire an additional third grade teacher to join our existing team of three third grade teachers. With the addition of this new teacher, the third grade will be reconfigured into two classrooms with two lead co-teachers in each. We are looking for an experienced, innovative educator who has solid partnership skills. Flexibility, patience, and strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills are essential. In addition, we are looking for a teacher who is knowledgeable about elementary education, the workshop model to teaching literacy, constructivist math, environmental education, and team teaching. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with all the third grade teachers and with specialists to develop thematic curriculum and project-based learning opportunities. (posted 01/20/12)

Middle School Teacher and Advisor: We seek to hire an energetic, innovative educator to join our Middle School team. Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and knowledge across multiple content areas are essential. Our creative program demands that the candidate have interest and skill in team teaching and thoughtfully integrating curriculum. Experiences in environmental and outdoor education are a plus. Responsibilities include designing and implementing curriculum, advising students, team teaching, and collaborating across disciplines and grade levels. (posted 02/02/12)

To apply for a position, please send the following materials electronically to kmoore@tpschool.org:

Cover Letter
Resume
Teacher Philosophy Statement
3 References

The Philadelphia School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.