Independence Mission Schools is a network of 15 Catholic schools across Philadelphia, supporting over 5,000 students of all backgrounds. We are looking for candidates who share in our mission to unlock our students’ God-given potential by preparing them to excel at the best high schools in Philadelphia and beyond.

St. Helena Incarnation Catholic School is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher for the 2018 - 2019 school year who will instruct students in the Common Core State Standards in all areas of the elementary curriculum. Teachers may participate in committees and other professional activities and will perform related duties as required or requested.

The successful candidate will show a commitment to the school community by consistently going above and beyond, by intentionally building relationships with staff, parents and students and by dedicating himself or herself to mastering the craft of teaching. The candidate will be eager to learn about and implement rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that sets a high bar for student learning. The candidate should demonstrate a strong understanding of the foundations of literacy instruction and of the standards of mathematical practice.

In addition, the successful candidate will:

• Model outstanding character in accordance with Catholic teachings, and exhibit these traits through a positive classroom atmosphere and a commitment to the moral formation of our students
• Have experience teaching diverse learners and differentiating instruction
• Set high behavioral and academic expectations for students and have a track record of leading students to successfully achieve those expectations
• Be skilled at measuring student growth and using that information to inform instruction
• Be an enthusiastic learner, committed to his or her own growth as an educator, who applies skills learned through frequent coaching, grade level teamwork and professional development
• Actively participate in the school community by lending their skills and interests to coaching and moderating extracurricular activities

Successful candidates must be able to clear all background checks as listed on Careers Page.

Bachelor's Degree required; Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in appropriate content area preferred. 

Applicants with a desire to work in an urban Catholic school setting are highly encouraged to apply.

For more information about our school locations, please visit our Schools tab from our website:  www.independencemissionschools.org/

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