Hebrew Public

Hebrew Public

Elementary Teacher

PHP (3300 Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19129)

Sponsorship not specified$55k-$88kDetected 21 days ago
PHPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • In grades K-2, teachers teach all core content areas, including literacy, math, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning.
  • The ideal candidate brings strong elementary instructional practice, excellent classroom management, and a deep belief in the brilliance and potential of all students.
  • This is a meaningful opportunity for an educator who understands that elementary school is foundational to students' confidence, identity, independence, and long-term academic success.

Responsibilities

  • Instruction & Student Support
  • Create a structured, engaging classroom culture with clear expectations, strong routines, and high levels of student engagement and accountability
  • Support students' social-emotional growth and help them develop the skills needed to be successful learners and community members
  • Identify student strengths, misconceptions, and gaps in order to plan targeted support
  • Partner with families to communicate student progress, strengths, and areas for growth

Nice to have

  • 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
  • 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 elementary teacher certification, or active progress toward certification, preferred
  • Strong understanding of effective instructional practices, student engagement, and classroom culture
  • Ability to use student data to adjust instruction, address gaps, and accelerate growt.h

Compensation

  • $55,000 - $88,000 (more details below)
  • 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.
  • Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends
  • Contact: jobs@hebrewpublic.org

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.
  • Wellness Matters: Mental health resources and employee assistance programs
  • Perks for You: Student loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs and gym memberships
  • Generous Paid Time Off: 30+ holidays
  • 10 PTO days for 10-month staff and 20 PTO days for 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

This listing is sourced directly from Hebrew Public's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.