Job Description
Wissahickon Charter School is seeking Apprentice Teachers for 3rd through 8th grade for the 2025-2026 school year. The Apprentice Teacher position is a wonderful opportunity for recent graduates or career changers who are looking for a pathway into the teaching profession. Candidates currently enrolled in or recently graduated from teacher education programs are strongly encouraged to apply. This position provides invaluable classroom experience and professional development. Experience as an Apprentice Teacher for one to two years is great preparation for becoming a lead teacher in the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan collaboratively with 2 to 3 teachers
- Provide one-on-one and small group instruction to students for additional academic support
- Substitute teach when a lead teacher in assigned grade band(s) is out and for grade band specialists.
- Partner with lead teachers to implement curriculum and utilize classroom routines and procedures with consistency
- Work closely with lead teachers to assess, track and analyze student progress
- Lead a teaching elective, special, and/or study hall
- As instructional skills gradually increase, may be responsible for providing whole group instruction to students in select subjects
- Participate in on-going professional development
- Complete administrative duties as necessary (data entry, homework review, filing, copying, etc.)
- Support intake, dismissal and transitions between classes
- Assist lead teachers and/or the Principals with other responsibilities as requested
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Experience working with students in the relevant grade range, in an urban school setting preferred
- Reflective and open to feedback and coaching
- Ability to work with a variety of colleagues who have diverse teaching and organizational styles
- All required FBI & PA clearances
- A commitment to honest and open dialogue about race, equity and bias in our school systems and relationships
- Interest in the mission of Wissahickon Charter School, and a belief that all children can learn