Southwest Leadership Academy
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary
$55,000 - $75,000 / YEAR
The Math Teacher is responsible for providing instruction to students, implementing lesson plans, and maintaining a functional learning atmosphere. They will also evaluate student progress and collaborate with peers to enhance the learning experience.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and a valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s Degree and two years of urban teaching experience.
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School (SLA) was founded to address the need for community access to exceptional, leadership-based education in the heart of southwest Philadelphia. Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School supports over 600 students in grades K-8 in single-sex classrooms, leveraging research from the world-renowned Gurian Institute around socio-emotional learning and differentiation between the sexes, fueling growth, leadership, and engagement for all students. Kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms are supported by two educators from the SLA team. This translates to more individual student attention and increased opportunities for differentiated instruction.
We understand that a collaborative learning environment between teachers, parents, and school staff is crucial to setting up every child’s educational success.
Our Mission and Life at SLA SLA is committed to building talented and committed cadres of teachers charged with the skills to develop leaders by empowering scholars to change the factors that define their reality. Our staff will work with students to develop the leadership skills necessary to drive complete community rejuvenation in Southwest Philadelphia. In developing these skills, students will cultivate an array of leadership components that they can apply to community change on a global scale.
Job Description: This role is for you if –
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.
Market context
Pennsylvania schools commonly seek certified middle school math teachers, especially in districts serving diverse student populations. This role is competitive because a bachelor’s degree and valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate are required, while a master’s degree and urban teaching experience can strengthen an application; the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and 403(b) matching. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, and tailor your resume to show grade-level math instruction and classroom management experience.
Salary benchmark
$44,525 avg / yr
Typical range: $32,677–$50,000 based on 300 active listings in Pennsylvania
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