Job Description:
Start Date: August 2025
School: Esperanza Academy Charter School
Location: 301 W. Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140
ABOUT ESPERANZA ACADEMY

Esperanza means hope. Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS), located in the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia, is dedicated to serving the students within its community. We believe education can be a vehicle for social and economic advancement. This core belief drives our relentless pursuit to become the best educational option for all students in the Philadelphia area.Our strong track record of academic excellence and impact within our community makes us stand out. The Academy has 11th-grade test scores above the city of Philadelphia average and value-added math and reading proficiency growth is among the highest in Pennsylvania. Students graduate at a rate exceeding 90% and drop out at only 1%. For 9 out of 11 years, the Academy has been awarded a silver or bronze medal rating in the US News ranking of Best High Schools in the country.In the fall of 2025, we will open a brand-new elementary school building, marking the completion of our expansion to a full K-12 program serving over 2,400 students. This growth will make Esperanza Academy the second-largest single charter school in Philadelphia, reinforcing our commitment to delivering high-quality education to even more students in our city.
THE OPPORTUNITY

At Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS), we keep students at the center of our work. We believe that mathematics is a fundamental skill that unlocks future success in STEM fields, financial literacy, and problem-solving. We seek a passionate and dynamic Mathematics Teacher who will engage students in building strong conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and real-world application of math skills.

As a Mathematics Teacher, you will design engaging, rigorous, and problem-based lessons and differentiate curricular materials to ensure all students can access high-quality instruction. Your curriculum will align with Pennsylvania State Standards and will focus on building students’ number sense, logical reasoning, and analytical thinking. You will also build strong relationships that foster a culture of perseverance, problem-solving, and academic excellence.

We are committed to supporting and developing our teachers through meaningful professional growth opportunities, ongoing collaboration, and a culture that values innovation and continuous learning.

This full-time position for the 2025-2026 school year offers a unique opportunity to join a diverse, mission-driven school community that is passionate about closing the opportunity gap.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required. (Official transcripts showing the degree conferred are required before the starting date of employment.)
• Certification: The ideal applicant interested in this opportunity should hold an active PA teacher certification in Mathematics 7-12 (6800) before their start date.
• Clearances: All applicants must have current FBI, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks. For more information regarding required clearances click here.
• Spanish fluency is preferred but not required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance, and a retirement plan starting your first day of employment
• Access to other supplemental voluntary benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement is available after 6 months of employment
• Paid time off
• Be connected to a larger ecosystem that is committed to creating an opportunity community for the residents of this neighborhood.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Esperanza Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Esperanza Academy are based on doing what is best for kids, job requirements, and individual qualifications 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.