2nd Grade Teacher

About the role

We are seeking a skilled, student-centered 2nd Grade Teacher to teach all core content areas and create a joyful, structured, and academically ambitious classroom. The teacher will deliver standards-based instruction in literacy, math, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning using EL Education for ELA and Eureka² Math for mathematics . Second grade is a pivotal year when students strengthen foundational skills, deepen their understanding of grade-level content, and grow as increasingly confident and independent learners. The ideal candidate brings strong early elementary instructional practice, excellent classroom management, and a deep belief in the brilliance and potential of young children. This is a meaningful opportunity for an educator who understands that the early grades are foundational to students' confidence, identity, independence, and long-term academic success.

Responsibilities

• Instruction & Student Support
• Teach standards-based lessons in all core content areas, including ELA, math, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning
• Create a structured, engaging classroom culture with clear expectations, strong routines, and high levels of student engagement and accountability
• Build strong foundational literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing
• Support students in developing number sense, mathematical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and confidence as mathematicians
• Differentiate instruction to meet a range of student needs, including intervention, acceleration, and enrichment
• Support students' social-emotional growth and help them develop the skills needed to be successful learners and community members
• Planning, Assessment & Data Use
• Internalize and prepare purposeful lessons aligned to grade-level standards and curriculum expectations
• Use student work, formative assessments, and summative data to adjust instruction and monitor progress
• Identify reading and writing strengths, misconceptions, and gaps in order to plan targeted support
• Collaboration and Family Engagement
• Collaborate with grade-level, content, special education, multilingual learner, and leadership teams to support student success
• Partner with families to communicate student progress, strengths, and areas for growth
• Contribute to a positive school culture rooted in care, accountability, and shared responsibility
• Professional Responsibilities
• Model Hebrew Public's OLAM values: outstanding problem solving, continuous learning, making a difference, and intentional communication
• 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

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience working in urban school communities and a commitment to building strong relationships with students, families, and staff is preferred.
• Early childhood or elementary teaching experience preferred
• Experience u

Additional Information

Elementary Teacher (K-2) Start Date: August 11, 2026 Compensation: $55,000 - $88,000 (more details below) Contact: jobs@hebrewpublic.org About Hebrew Public Hebrew Public is a small and growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. Hebrew Public is a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds into a supportive and inclusive community. Across the network, Hebrew Public schools serve children from all backgrounds and help students become global citizens who are strong problem solvers, aware communicators, and lifelong learners committed to making a positive difference in the world around them. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Why PHP? As part of Hebrew Public, Philadelphia Hebrew Public teachers and staff have the opportunity to bring that mission to life with students from over 37 zip codes across Philadelphia, primarily Black and Brown students whose brilliance, curiosity, and potential drive our work every day. PHP is rooted in the belief that all students deserve rigorous academics, strong relationships, and access to a globally minded education that expands what they see as possible for themselves. For educators who want their work to matter beyond the classroom walls, PHP offers a place to help close opportunity gaps while nurturing students academically, socially, and culturally. You don't need to speak Hebrew to apply, and we strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups to join our community.

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