About The Philadelphia School (TPS)

The first day of school for TPS was over 50 years ago. Today, we remain a leader and whole-hearted champion for the preschool through 8th grade progressive education on which we were founded. We know that when children and teachers are partners in their learning, this learning happens everywhere – in our city, in the country, and in the classroom. Connecting our lessons to the real world helps children connect the dots and understand how they fit into the big picture and learn how to advocate for themselves and others. TPS graduates emerge as confident leaders with a true sense of self and confidence to take on what’s next. We’ve always thought outside of the classroom. We’ll be doing the same for the next 50 years.

The Philadelphia School’s culture and philosophy are firmly rooted in the progressive educational approach that inspired our founders and are demonstrated daily amongst our faculty, staff, and students.  Working at TPS you will witness the creative energy that is exuded throughout our hallways and learning spaces. Immersive learning, a responsive pedagogy, and meaningful engagement with the world are not just ideas that we value; they are woven into our culture, making TPS a unique place to learn, work and grow professionally.

We are a committed community that is driven by our desire to be equitable, diverse, and sustainable. We strive to demonstrate these ideas in everything we do whether it be within our walls, at our outdoor educational sites, or around our city.

Our faculty is made of an incredibly diverse group of strong educational practitioners that diligently work to deliver progressive education in a student-centered environment.  We seek educators who not only bring the experience, skills and abilities necessary to excel, but educators who demonstrate their commitment to lifelong learning. At TPS, we support our faculty and staff by offering opportunities to engage in robust professional development and growth.