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Lower Elementary Teacher

Deep Roots Charter School·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

The teacher is responsible for delivering standards-aligned math instruction and fostering a joyful, inclusive classroom culture. They will analyze student data to differentiate instruction and collaborate with colleagues to support academic and social-emotional growth.

Lower Elementary Teacher Summary The Lower Elementary Teacher supports a joyful, structured, and purposeful classroom culture where all students, regardless of ability, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to succeed.

The teacher delivers standards-aligned math instruction, facilitates meaningful learning experiences, and builds authentic relationships with students to foster their academic growth and social-emotional development.

The Lower Elementary Teacher plays a key role in implementing the school's vision for equity and excellence, ensuring all students achieve at high levels and embody the school's core values of practice, service, and purpose.

The Lower Elementary Teacher reports to the Assistant Principal of Instruction and collaborates with the school team to create a positive and adaptive learning environment.

About Deep Roots Where students discover joy, belonging, and purpose Authentic Relationships At Deep Roots Charter School, we take the time to know our students and their families – their backgrounds, purpose, and passion – and provide a variety of experiences from leadership to mentoring, to social-emotional learning and multiple clubs within the school day Personalized Learning Every child receives individualized attention tailored to their unique learning needs and strengths.

Deep Roots maximizes various learning styles and prioritizes individual student support.

Our Core Values: Practice: Each and every individual in our school community, from students to leadership, will engage in deliberate practice, and value this as the path to excellence.

Service

Our service-learning model will be discipline based; it will require students to have a presence in the community, and reflect on their experiences regularly.

Purpose

  • We want to empower our students to uncover their unique gifts and talents, and apply them towards an outward purpose about which they are passionate.
  • Antiracist &
  • Inclusive: We stand as an actively anti-racist organization, dedicated to supporting all students and families. We advocate for our communities and strive to dismantle barriers within and beyond our school walls.
  • Responsibilities &
  • Duties
  • Deliver
  • Engaging
  • Instruction: Plan and teach daily core content lessons aligned with state standards and the school's curriculum. Use a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and learning styles. Foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and a love for mathematics.
  • Support
  • Student
  • Growth and
  • Achievement: Analyze student data to inform instruction and track progress toward academic goals. Differentiate instruction and provide targeted support to meet the needs of all learners, including students requiring additional challenges or interventions. Celebrate student achievements and encourage perseverance.
  • Create a
  • Positive
  • Classroom
  • Culture: Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment that reflects the school's core values. Use effective classroom management strategies to promote respect, empathy, and collaboration among students. Model a growth mindset and foster a sense of belonging in the classroom.
  • Collaborate and
  • Communicate: Work closely with colleagues, families, and support staff to ensure the success of every student. Participate in professional development, team meetings, and school events to contribute to a strong school community. Communicate regularly with families about student progress, successes, and challenges.
  • Additional
  • Responsibilities: Supervise students during lunch, recess, and transitions as needed. Participate in school-wide initiatives, events, and service-learning projects. Perform other duties as assigned to support the school's mission. Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field required; Master's Degree preferred. Valid Pennsylvania teaching certification (or eligibility for certification). At least one year of teaching experience preferred, with demonstrated success in improving student outcomes. Strong knowledge of middle school mathematics content and pedagogy.

Title

  • Lower
  • Elementary
  • Teacher
  • Location:
  • Philadelphia,
  • PA 19134
  • Job
  • Type: Full-Time

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field and possess a valid Pennsylvania teaching certification. At least one year of teaching experience is preferred, along with strong knowledge of mathematics content and pedagogy.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Pedagogy
  • Critical thinking
  • Data analysis
  • Mathematics instruction
  • Growth mindset
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional design
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Inclusive education
  • Service-learning

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted
Aug 14, 2026
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Hiring organization

Deep Roots Charter School

Deep Roots is an actively anti-racist and inclusive organization. We serve all students, support all families, and advocate for our communities. Our learners and team will discover their purpose, potential and actively work to dismantle barriers within and beyond our walls. We...

IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
TypeNonprofit
Size11-50 employees
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