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Founded in 2011, St. James School is a unique faith-based middle (grades 4-8) school in the Episcopal tradition, serving students from the Allegheny-West neighborhood of North Philadelphia. The School serves students and families most in need, providing a full scholarship to every student. We develop our students' moral and spiritual selves and intellectual, physical, and creative gifts. Students benefit from small class sizes, an extended day, robust art and music programs, extensive social-emotional support, an 11-month school year (Sept. - July), and a comprehensive High School Placement and Graduate Support Program. Learn more at: www.stjamesphila.org
Commitment to Anti-Racism Education:
So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5:17-18)
St. James School is committed to partnering with others to dismantle systemic racism and to build an antiracist multicultural diversity within our school community and beyond. Through teaching a more complete and unbiased history, St. James School will arm students, graduates, and employees with the tools and knowledge to better engage complex issues like systemic racism and privilege and hopefully solve them rather than contribute to them.
Position Description
To teach students in a classroom setting, to create an environment favorable to learning and personal growth by each student's needs and ability. The teacher is responsible for the human and Christian education of the students entrusted to their care by delivering the instructional program and modeling appropriate habits, skills, attitudes, and behaviors. The teacher motivates, encourages, and inspires students to excel in all their endeavors and sets goals and expectations that challenge students to meet and expand their potential.
Qualifications/Requirements:
● Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree (education degree preferred)
● Middle School Teaching Experience preferred
● Desire to work in a small school community that values hard work and long hours
● FBI, Child Abuse, and PA Criminal Clearances
Responsibilities:
● Arrives at school by 7:30 am each morning, serves as a Homeroom teacher, and has teaching responsibilities until 4:15 pm.
● Plans and implements Science SCALE curriculum in Grades 4-8, emphasizing inquiry and project-based instruction focusing on the engineering process and coding.
● Maintains active working relationships with current partners: The Franklin Institute, Drexel Medical School Mentors, AIM Academy, BSD Coding
● Uses authentic and varied forms of assessment
● Teaches five days of Saturday school per school year
● Communicates often with parents/guardians, especially about student success
● Schedules and attends parent/guardian conferences and home visits
● Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members ( counselors, teachers, nurses, chaplains, support staff ) in a one-team effort to assess and help students reach success
● Disciplines effectively, compassionately, and consistently
● Teachers 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, Rogation Mass, Pentecost Mass, Baccalaureate, Commencement, Staff Retreat, and all weekly Masses
Content Area Information:
The Science teacher is responsible for teaching Science courses for grades 4 to 8.
Employee Benefits
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St. James School offers competitive salaries that are based on experience and qualifications.
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Medical/Prescription/Dental/Eye Care Insurance Coverage through a group health maintenance organization (HMO) health insurance plan (PAISBOA HBT)
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Defined Contribution Plan through The Church Pension Fund
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Available Professional Development and Continuing Education funds
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Paid breaks and holidays include Labor Day, Thanksgiving (3.5 days), Christmas break and New Year’s Day, President's Day, Spring Break (1 week), Memorial Day (2 days), June Break (1 week), and August Break (3 weeks)
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Wellness Benefit covers expenses for a gym membership (Kroc Center, Philadelphia)
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Spiritual and Religious resources (e.g., spiritual direction, theological study, school and community masses, community building)
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Free Lunch Benefit is available daily as part of the School’s school-wide community lunch program
App.lication Requirements:
Qualified candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements for consideration to Dave McDonough, Principal and Asst. Head of School, dmcdonough@stjamesphila.org. We regret that we cannot respond to every applicant. Only those of interest will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
St. James School is an equal opportunity employer and makes merit-based employment decisions. St. James School seeks to have the best available person in every job. St. James School policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. All unlawful discrimination is expressly prohibited.
About St. James School:
Founded in 2011, St. James School is a unique faith-based middle (grades 4-8) school in the Episcopal tradition, serving students from the Allegheny-West neighborhood of North Philadelphia. The School serves students and families most in need, providing a full scholarship to every student. We develop our students' moral and spiritual selves and intellectual, physical, and creative gifts. Students benefit from small class sizes, an extended day, robust art and music programs, extensive social-emotional support, an 11-month school year (Sept. - July), and a comprehensive High School Placement and Graduate Support Program. Learn more at: www.stjamesphila.org