Position Available: Elementary Science Teacher

Beginning: August 20, 2025

St. Peter’s School is an independent, coeducational, non-sectarian Preschool through Eighth Grade school, educating approximately 170 students in the center of historic Philadelphia for over 180 years. We are seeking a dynamic full-time science educator who has experience planning a hands-on, project based curriculum, is committed to academic excellence, DEIB, and engaging learners to be committed citizens of their communities. Designing, planning and implementing an integrated science curriculum, commitment to challenging students of all levels academically, and understanding the social and emotional growth and development of school aged children are paramount in this role. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, and the motivation to work collaboratively with current teachers to build a sense of community in and outside of the classroom.

Beginning in Early Childhood and extending through Fifth Grade, this role establishes a foundation for scientific exploration, inquiry based approach to problem solving, and STEM awareness. SPS is also a United Nations Global School, establishing a link with the UNESCO program and utilizing the Seventeen UN’s Sustainable Development Goals as a part of our curriculum. Working with other science instructors, the Education Program Director, and classroom teachers, this person will engage students in STEM experiences across all grade levels, create interdisciplinary projects, share resources and develop unique and distinctive opportunities for St. Peter’s students to find a love of science and gain necessary skills to thrive in science while in secondary school and beyond. Bringing STEM content into the classrooms, developing partnerships across the city, integrating our existing project based curriculum, and showcasing the creative ability of all our students will also be important.

• Duties and responsibilities included but not limited to:
• Demonstrates strong classroom management skills
• Provides ongoing assessment and communication of students’ progress with families including parent conferences and consistent ongoing feedback
• Establishes positive and productive relationships with students based on mutual respect and from an equitable perspective
• Uses a variety of teaching techniques suitable to the developmental age and needs of the students
• Ensures that inclusive themes and diverse perspectives are incorporated throughout the curriculum    
• Provides differentiated instruction and is comfortable with student led learning
• Encourages students to explore science related topics outside of the classroom through clubs, enrichment, after-school options and curricular extensions
• Uses a variety of tech formats to collaborate, publish, and engage with peers, colleagues, and families
• Attends faculty meetings, school events, pursues professional development opportunities, and contributes to committees on campus
• Assists with additional duties as needed or assigned including recess, dismissal, lunch, and clubs
• Meets all expectations regarding job responsibilities in a professional and timely manner
• Oversees the participation of students in local and regional science competitions when appropriate
• Models ethical and professional behavior
• Demonstrates a commitment to and actively supports the School, its Mission, and the Diversity Mission Statement
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of School
• Demonstrates a commitment to and actively supports the School and its mission: 

To honor the richness of childhood, foster mastery of academic principles, 

and educate students to be generous and committed citizens of their communities and the world.

A degree in a Science related field or Elementary Education is required. While a Master’s degree is not required, advanced coursework or training is preferred, as well as previous teaching experience in public or independent schools. Salary will be determined based on experience. Visit our website at www.st-peters-school.org or send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references via email with the subject line “Science” to Diane Scirrotto at dscirrotto@st-peters-school.org 

St. Peter’s School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, or military service in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.