Associate Teacher

Full-time position to begin August 17, 2026

Perelman Jewish Day School, a Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade independent school in the Philadelphia area, is seeking a motivated team player to join our community as a General Studies Associate Teacher (Fourth Grade) for the 2026 - 2027 School Year.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist classroom teachers during class time, working primarily in individual and small group settings to address the personal learning needs of the students; instructing small group reading, math, and writing.
• Provide remediation and enrichment opportunities for all students as needed and identified in partnership with the classroom teacher.
• During meeting time with classroom teacher(s):
  • Stay informed of individual student needs
  • Help prepare materials for the classroom
  • Help plan for parent/teacher conferences and regular parent communication (ex: weekly newsletter)
  • Contribute ideas, participate in discussions, engage with other teachers (ex: collaborate on a regular basis with grade level team for cross-curricular integration)
• Join the classroom teacher for parent/teacher conferences or staff conference camp, depending on current staffing needs
• Two lunch/recess duties per week; average of 1 preparatory period a day

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field; graduate degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of developmental needs of young children and appropriate curricula that meet those needs
• Full understanding of differentiated instructional strategies across the curriculum
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Technology skills including Google Suite and Google Classroom
• High-energy and enthusiastic about working in the Jewish day school atmosphere
• Growth mindset and desire to build one’s skills as an educator

Perelman Jewish Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Compensation for this position will range from $40,000 to $45,000 and will be prorated based on start date; compensation is commensurate with experience, and includes a competitive benefits package. The school day at Perelman runs from 8:20 am - 3:30 pm and the expectation for Faculty is that they are minimally here from 8:00 am - 3:45 pm Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:50 pm on Mondays, and 8:00 am - 2:45 pm on Fridays in the winter months. Paid time off includes Jewish and secular holidays, two lengthy school vacations, and additional PTO. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, 403(b), and tuition remission. This position is in person through mid-June.