Middle School Math Teacher Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Middle School Math Teacher
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Girard College – Philadelphia, PA
Position Type
Regular Full Time
Education Level
Bachelor’s Degree
Salary Range
$59107.77
Middle School Math Teacher Girard College is a full-scholarship boarding school that fosters intellectual curiosity, social development and emotional growth in academically focused students from underserved communities. We ensure every student the opportunity and the means to achieve excellence and preparation for advanced education through purposeful academic and residential programs. Girard College seeks an experienced certified Middle School Math Teacher beginning approximately August 18, 2025. Our teacher will need to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction aligned to Common Core State Standards. Our teacher will also work collaboratively with teachers in other disciplines as well as the residential staff responsible for the elementary/middle school students and participate fully in the college academic and residential community. The position reports directly to the Elementary Middle School Principal. Essential Expectations of Girard College Teachers Include but Are Not Limited to:

Academic Achievement and Character Development:

Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment
Motivate students to achieve high academic and behavioral standards
Investment in students and families in order to achieve our standard for academic success, and to meet our Core Values
Utilize data to drive instruction and learning intervention
Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade/subject teams A Mindset for

Professional Growth and Development:

Collaborate with building leader, instructional coaches, grade level/department chairs and school team to continuously improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills
Participate enthusiastically in all professional development, instructional planning, teacher/residential collaborative team meetings, and data analysis meetings
Function as a school wide partner in helping to raise student achievement and character for all students in the school. Reinforcing school-wide expectations and volunteering to take on additional actives as needed to improve school academics and culture.

Desired Teacher Characteristics:

Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
High level of personal organization and planning.
Team player: maturity, humility, grit, flexible, follow-through, sense of humor, open to feedback and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude.
Strong belief in the Girard College mission and education model.
Mastery of and enthusiasm for a growth mindset towards personal/professional growth, student outcomes, and subject matter. Qualifications

Education Background and Minimum Requirements:

Teaching experience highly preferred with a proven record of high academic and social achievement
Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in the specific core content job area
Currently possess or be eligible for State of Pennsylvania teaching certification – Math 7-12, Grades 4-8 Math, or Middle Level Math 6-9

Important Salary Information:

the minimum starting salary for new teachers shall be determined by their completion of years of teaching / counseling experience and degree level. In accordance with the bargaining agreement.