A Place to
Teach, Learn,
and Lead
Explore career opportunites with Universal Charter Schools.
Join a school community where educators are supported, scholars are seen, and your work makes a lasting impact.
Why Educators Choose Universal
Supportive Teams
Collaborative school communities that value your voice, support your growth, and celebrate student success together.
Career Growth
Mentorship, coaching, and leadership opportunities that are designed to help you grow at every stage of your thriving career.
Community Impact
Make a difference in the lives of scholars and families across Philadelphia and help build stronger communities.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CAREER GROWTH FOR TEACHERS
Universal Charter Schools invests in ongoing professional development for teachers at every stage of their career.
Our educators receive:
● Instructional coaching
● Leadership development opportunities
● Collaborative team structures
● Clear pathways into school leadership roles
We are committed to growing educators from within and supporting long-term career advancement in education.
QUALIFICATIONS
Whether you are an experienced educator, a new teacher beginning your career, or a candidate pursuing alternative certification teaching pathways, we provide the mentorship, coaching, and professional development needed for long-term success in the classroom.
Make An Impact In Education
Universal Charter Schools offers rewarding teaching jobs and education careers in Philadelphia for professionals who are passionate about equity, student achievement, and community impact.
HOW TO
Apply
The Universal Education mission is to provide a rich and high quality education for every scholar to prepare them for college, technical school, entrepreneurship that leads to a sustainable career in the 21st century and build altruistic alumni who contribute to the transformation of their communities as future leaders and positive members of society.
What Universal Offers
Universal Companies offers a variety of comprehensive benefits to full-time and part-time employees.
Comprehensive Benefits
Employer Paid Health Benefits
403B Retirement Plan
Supplemental Health Plans (Aflac)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employer Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
More Than A Job
A competitive teacher salary
Generous benefits package
Supportive and collaborative teacher teams
Extensive professional development opportunities
Loan forgiveness opportunities
Universal Companies adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Universal Charter Schools welcomes new teachers and provides structured mentorship, coaching, and professional learning to support early-career educators as they develop strong instructional practices.
Yes. We support candidates pursuing alternative certification pathways and teacher preparation programs. Universal partners with educator preparation programs and provides on-the-job support while teachers work toward certification.
Yes. Universal Charter Schools regularly recruits qualified special education professionals across grade levels to support inclusive learning environments and ensure all scholars receive the services they need to succeed.
All teaching positions are located at Universal Charter Schools campuses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Universal Charter Schools combines high academic expectations with a mission-driven commitment to educational equity. Our educators work in collaborative school communities focused on rigorous instruction, strong relationships, and preparing scholars for college, career, and life.
Yes. Universal Charter Schools offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan options, paid time off, and access to professional development opportunities that support the growth and well-being of our educators.
Yes. Universal Charter Schools is committed to developing educator leaders. Teachers have opportunities to grow into roles such as instructional leaders, mentor teachers, department chairs, academic coaches, and school administrators. Through ongoing professional development, leadership training, and coaching, we invest in the long-term growth of our educators.