The Philadelphia School (TPS) is seeking a full-time Classroom Teacher. We are a Preschool - Grade 8 progressive, independent school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with an enrollment of approximately 420 students. Since our founding in 1972, The Philadelphia School has grown in size, complexity, and diversity. This growth has been rooted firmly in the progressive values with which our founders began: immersive learning, responsive pedagogy, and meaningful engagement with the world. 

The Philadelphia School seeks educators who possess a deep interest in progressive pedagogy, social justice, and place-based learning and who demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional growth. We hire experienced educators who have excellent classroom management and communication skills, as well as a flexible approach to teaming. All our teachers build respectful and supportive relationships with their students, develop strong home/school partnerships with parents and caregivers, participate in school wide initiatives, and work closely with their supervisor to develop their craft. Our teachers have strong interpersonal and communication skills. They are grounded in the practices of progressive education with a demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity and social justice as well as environmental education. All our teachers bring a rich range of interests and expertise to their work. 

Position Summary:

The STEAM Integration Specialist designs and delivers engaging, interdisciplinary learning experiences that integrate science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. The STEAM Integration Specialist  fosters creativity, problem-solving, and innovations through hands-on project and inquiry-based instruction. Collaborating with faculty and staff among various departments, the STEAM Integration Specialist develops a curriculum that reflects real-world applications and supports a culture of exploration and design thinking in The Philadelphia School environment. (This position runs twelve months, with responsibilities for running after-school and summer-based programming.)

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Design or a related field required; master’s degree in education, STEAM, or Education Technology preferred. Or an equivalent combination of education and previous experience that provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• At least three years of teaching experience, ideally in a STEAM/STEM or project-based learning environment.
• Proficiency in educational technology, makerspace tools and coding platforms, and engineering kits, preferred.  
• Orientation to progressive philosophy and teaching methods
• Solid understanding of child development, including the social, emotional, and intellectual domains
• Ability and commitment to create a warm, nurturing, and supportive classroom for young children
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills at the team, student, and family levels
• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging as integral to the curriculum and community experience
• Passion for instilling in children a lifelong love of learning

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