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An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$68,024 / year median in the U.S.
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Elementary Teacher
Esperanza Cyber Charter School
Main Office - philadelphia, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Esperanza Cyber Charter School
Job Details
Job ID:
4375738
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Sep 8, 2026
Job Description
Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS) is located in North Philadelphia. ECCS has a strong commitment to teacher/staff collaboration and support. ECCS is currently seeking mission-driven Elementary School Teacher applicants who align with ECCS's mission and enthusiasm for equity. Esperanza Cyber Charter School Mission
Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS) prepares students in grades 1 through 12 to meet the challenges of living creatively and productively in an increasingly technologically sophisticated and interconnected world. ECCS will provide students with an academically rigorous yet flexible online learning program that tailors learning experiences to each child through curriculum choices and virtual and in-person tutoring and counseling. ECCS targets underserved and at-risk students who have not always found success in traditional schools. ECCS places students on a pathway to post-secondary success.
BENEFITS
Possibility of a flexible work-from-home schedule
Professional Development
Training for the cyber environment
Paid time off 403b contribution matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required
Valid Pennsylvania Teacher Certification in the subject area
Documented experience using data-driven instruction to achieve significant student gains
Experience in an urban setting with high percentages of ELD and SPED students
A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny
Current FBI fingerprints, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks
RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement the curriculum and instructional strategies and utilize virtual classroom routines and procedures with consistency Develop rigorous lesson plans, homework assignments, and assessments Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction Collaborate in grade-level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards Form and maintain relationships with students' families, including phone calls and conferences Participate in ongoing professional development
SKILLS:
Ability to adjust instructional strategies to reach year-end goals Receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement A belief that all students should be held to high standards A positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain an orderly classroom Strong technology skills and an ability to learn new programs
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to sit for extended periods while working.
Constant hand, finger, and arm use, and excellent eye-hand coordination.
Ability to hear clearly and speak intelligibly.
To occasionally function in activities involving walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and climbing stairs.
To occasionally stand for extended periods.
Ability to see and perform visual activities such as closing paperwork, using a computer monitor, reading, and writing.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
Ability to come onsite for all required days.
Disclaimer:
This Job Description is designed to reflect job duties accurately. However, it may not be all-inclusive, and other job-related duties may be required. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by local, state, or federal laws that do not cause undue hardship.
Nondiscrimination:
ECCS provides all persons equal access to all employment categories, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance