Elementary School Teacher
Community Academy of Philadelphia
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary
$50,000 - $86,653 / YEAR
Quick overview
The teacher is responsible for planning and delivering instructional activities that meet academic standards and student performance goals. They must also manage classroom behavior, maintain accurate grade records, and collaborate with colleagues and parents.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and possess or be in the process of obtaining a valid Pennsylvania teaching certification. Additionally, applicants are required to pass federal, state, and child abuse background checks.
Job description
Job Overview
To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary school classroom that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Responsibilities
- and Duties:
- Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities.
- Create a positive educational climate for students..
- Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
- Create standard based lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year. Upload lesson plans to Atlas.
- Maintain grade books in Power School that are updated regularly.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by implementing approved disciplinary procedures.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Assist with coverage of other classes as needed.
- Assist with arrivals and dismissal of students.
- Communicate with parents/guardians.
- Collaborate with other colleagues.
- Selects books, instructional aids and supplies that aid in the teaching of the curriculum.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Pennsylvania teaching certification - completed or in progress.
- Communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Federal, state, and child abuse background checks required.
