Founding 8th Grade ELA Teacher

About the role

We are seeking a strong, student-centered Founding 8th Grade ELA Teacher to help launch PHP's first year serving 8th-grade students. This is a meaningful opportunity for an educator with strong English language arts content knowledge, excellent classroom management skills, and a deep commitment to preparing students for a successful transition to high school. Using EL curriculum and instructional resources, this teacher will deliver rigorous, standards-based instruction that strengthens students' reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, communication, and critical-thinking skills. Students will engage deeply with complex literary and informational texts, develop evidence-based arguments, and grow as confident readers, writers, speakers, and thinkers. As a founding 8th-grade teacher, you will also help shape the culture, expectations, traditions, and instructional foundation for PHP's oldest students. The ideal candidate believes deeply in the potential of all students, creates a classroom that is structured, joyful, and academically ambitious, and is excited to support students during a pivotal transition year. Deliver rigorous, standards-based 8th-grade ELA instruction using the EL Education curriculum. Strengthen students' reading comprehension, literary and informational text analysis, vocabulary, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Support students in reading complex texts and developing clear, evidence-based ideas through writing and discussion. Create a structured and engaging classroom culture with clear routines, high expectations, and strong student accountability. Differentiate instruction to provide intervention, acceleration, and enrichment based on student needs. Help establish the culture, routines, traditions, and expectations for PHP's first 8th-grade class. Support students in developing the confidence, independence, self-advocacy, and academic habits needed for high school. Internalize and prepare EL Education lessons to ensure instruction is purposeful, rigorous, and responsive to student needs. Use student work and assessment data to monitor progress, adjust instruction, and plan targeted reteaching. Collaborate with grade-level, special education, multilingual learner, instructional, and leadership teams to support student success. Partner with families to communicate student progress, strengths, and areas for growth. 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 English teacher certification, or active progress toward certification, preferred.
• Strong ELA content knowledge and ability to make grade-level concepts accessible, engaging, and rigorous for all learners.
• Experience working in urban school communities and a commitment to building strong relationships with students, families,

Additional Information

Founding 8th Grade ELA Teacher 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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