Middle School Teacher

The Community of St. James is currently looking to add multiple Teachers to our team.Currently opens in the below content areas:English Language ArtsMathSocial StudiesIdeally seeking candidates with at least two years of experience teaching at an Elementary or Middle School level. A great opportunity for educators who are engaging. passionate and motivated to bring high quality, intentional instruction to our school community, serving students grades 4 through 8Those interested, please send a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements by June 5, 2026 for consideration to humanresources@stjamesphila.org.Content Area Information - High Quality InstructionPlan, develop, and implement an engaging curriculum aligned with standards and school-wide instructional goals.Use assessment data to inform instruction, track student progress, and adjust teaching strategies to meet learning targets.Qualifications/Requirements:Bachelor's Degree (education degree preferred)Prior Elementary or Middle School Teaching Experience Desire to work in a small school community that values hard work developing relationships with students and familiesFBI, Child Abuse and PA Criminal ClearancesAble to problem solve, think critically and keep students in the forefront of planningDesire to effectively partner with parents/guardians, especially about student successTeachers are encouraged to serve on school committees/groups (e.g. School Culture Committee, Racial Equity Team, Student Services Team, Talent Recruitment Advisory Committee, Faculty Staff Choir, etc.)Required to attend school wide events, including, but not limited to: Board Meet & Greet, Fall Staff Retreat, All Saint's Day Full School Mass, Thanksgiving Family Feast, Advent Family Event, Christmas Mass, Epiphany Mass, MLK Day of Service, Absalom Jones Mass, Ash Wednesday Service, Palm "Sunday" Mass, Maundy Thursday Mass, Good Friday Service, Easter Mass Monday, Feast of St. James the Less, Pentecost Mass, Baccalaureate, Commencement, Staff Retreat, and all weekly Masses (majority of these are during the school day)Employee Benefits:St. James School offers competitive salaries that are based on experience and qualificationsSpiritual and Religious resources (e.g. spiritual direction, theological study, school and community masses, community building)Free Lunch Benefit available daily as part of the School’s school-wide community lunch program.Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits.Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision insurance coverage. St. James contributes 92% of premium cost, with employee covering remaining 8%Defined Contribution Retirement plan. Employer match up to 9%, based on level of employee contribution.Life Insurance. St. James covers 100% of premiumFertility & Family-Forming Support Benefits through MavenAvailable Professional Development and Continuing Education fundsAvailable Interest-Free Hardship Loans. Eligible after one year of serviceAvailable Tuition expense coverage, for qualifying courses of study, with dollar limits. Eligible after one year of service.Generous paid holiday and time off benefitsPersonal Leave and Parental Leave programs Monthly Wellness/Fitness benefit offered to offset gym membership or fitness classes expenses