Lower School Teacher

The Agnes Irwin School, an all-girls' Pre-K through 12th grade independent school in the Philadelphia suburbs, is committed to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of girls and young women. Providing its students with a rigorous academic education, AIS is dedicated to developing each student's highest potential in intellect, character, and physical well-being. 

Currently, The Agnes Irwin School is seeking a full-time Lower School Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. Successful candidates will be committed to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of students through the mission of The Agnes Irwin School and the Core Values of Strive for Excellence, Lead with Character, Nurture Passions and Wellbeing,  Foster Trust and Community, and Respect and Celebrate All.

The Ideal Candidate: 

• Embraces the Agnes Irwin School’s mission to empower each girl to learn, lead, and live a legacy, and is committed to the ethos of girls’ education


• Will immerse themselves in the life of the school and share their talents as a coach, advisor, chaperone, or club leader


• Commits to continued development of cross cultural awareness and necessary skills to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 


• Demonstrates a dedication to continuous growth and development in areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and commits to our DEIB Philosophy at Agnes Irwin. 


• Is willing to engage across difference with empathy and understanding


• Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team.
  
  

Responsibilities include:

• Create a positive, caring classroom community and meaningful relationships with students


• Implement current curriculum and contribute to its ongoing development 


• Manage day to day classroom activities including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Creating and maintaining an engaging, orderly, inclusive, physically and emotionally safe environment conducive to learning 
  
  
  • Providing individual learning opportunities for students as needed
  
  
  • Design engaging lessons for students based on clear learning goals
  
  
  • Observe, document and reflect on student learning and growth maintaining current and accurate student records
  
  
  
  


• Assist with placement testing and admission visits for prospective students


• Carry out requisite student oversight 


• Work constructively with parents and colleagues


• Inform parents and Division Director of students’ progress through written reports and conferences
  
  

Successful candidates will possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred 


• PA state certification preferred, but not required 


• Experience in Early Elementary grades Kindergarten through 2nd preferred, but not required


• Successful classroom experience with demonstrated expertise in differentiated instruction, as well as the field of teaching in general 


• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth 


• Ability to work as a contributing, constructive team member in an educational environment 


• Strong interpersonal skills to include being cooperative and congenial, and able to manage students and communicate with parents and colleagues in a courteous and effective manner
  
  

The Agnes Irwin School does not discriminate in any term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law.