Elementary School Teacher

About us

Roots Learning Academy is a small Christian hybrid school that runs from Tuesdays-Thursdays from 9am-4pm. Our goal is to give professional education to homeschooled students. We believe in hands-on, technology free education. Our Harmony Baptist campus currently accepts students from PreK through 7th grade.

Our school benefits include:

• Small class sizes
• Individualized education
• Open and go curriculum
• Games and hands-on activities
• Family feel

Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Elementary School Teacher to join our team, to be in charge of our PreK to 1st Graders. As an Elementary School Teacher, you will play a crucial role in shaping the minds and futures of young students. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of homeschooled children and contribute to their educational development.

We are currently hiring for the 2026-2027 school year, beginning September 2026 with training throughout the end of August. Our school runs from 9:00am-2:00pm Tuesdays-Thursdays with optional additional hours from 2:00-4:00pm

Responsibilities:

- Work in small groups of 3-6 students based of academic ability to teach math and reading

- Work with groups of combined ages PreK-1st Graders to teach them beginning science and social studies skills

- Work with parent helpers to assist the children not directly working with you

- Implement curriculum in a fun and engaging way

- Plan and implement games and activities

- Provide instruction in various subjects, including literacy, math, science, and social studies

- Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support their academic growth by sending weekly parent emails

- Utilize screen free teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities

- Collaborate with other teachers to enhance curriculum materials and coteach classes

- Foster a supportive and respectful Christian classroom community that promotes positive behavior

- Provide guidance and mentorship to students, promoting their social development

- Communicate regularly with Director of Education regarding student progress and achievements

Requirements:

- Teacher Certification (active or inactive) in any grade range or subject preferred

- Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development

- At least 2 years experience teaching in a classroom or group setting

- Knowledge of Pennsylvania homeschool law

- Homeschooling or tutoring experience preferred

Join our family at Roots to support these students in a meaningful and encouraging way!

*Job includes one student to attend tuition free, others at a discounted rate.

*We typically start all teachers off at $20-25/hour. Working 15-20 hours a week, this job pays about $300-500/week for a 34 week school year. Please evaluate if this is financially doable for you and your family before applying.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have children that would be attending Roots as a student while you teach?

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New Castle, PA 16101 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Castle, PA 16101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person