ELA Teacher

The Community of St. James is currently looking to add English Language Arts Teachers to our team!

Ideally 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 8

Those 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 ELA instruction

• Plan, develop, and implement an engaging English Language Arts 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.
• Differentiate instruction to support a wide spectrum of learners, including advanced, struggling, and English language learners.
• Foster critical reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through varied instructional methods and authentic learning experiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, and support staff to promote student growth, literacy development, and a positive classroom culture.
• Schedules and attends parent/guardian conferences and home visits
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members ( counselors, teachers, nurse, chaplain, support staff ) in a one team effort to assess and help students reach success

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 families
• FBI, Child Abuse and PA Criminal Clearances
• Able to problem solve, think critically and keep students in the forefront of planning
• Desire to effectively partner with parents/guardians, especially about student success
• 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, 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 qualifications
• Spiritual 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 premium
• Fertility & Family-Forming Support Benefits through Maven
• Available Professional Development and Continuing Education funds
• Available Interest-Free Hardship Loans. Eligible after one year of service
• Available Tuition expense coverage, for qualifying courses of study, with dollar limits. Eligible after one year of service.
• Generous paid holiday and time off benefits
• Personal Leave and Parental Leave programs
• Monthly Wellness/Fitness benefit offered to offset gym membership or fitness classes expenses