Southwest Leadership Academy·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The teacher is responsible for implementing high-standard ELA instruction and developing lesson plans to support student growth. Key duties include providing actionable feedback, maintaining classroom order, and collaborating with peers to ensure a consistent learning 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 –
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Appropriate Instructional I or Instructional II Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate, Temporary Teaching Certificate or valid out of state license for the given subject area for which you are teaching.
Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
Preferred:
A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university either in education or in content areas (e.g. Math, Science)
Two (2) years of urban teaching experience
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.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate or equivalent license. A Master's degree and two years of urban teaching experience are preferred.
Market context
Pennsylvania schools regularly recruit middle school ELA teachers, especially candidates who can support literacy growth and classroom management in diverse settings. This role is competitive because districts often look for a valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate, strong writing and reading instruction skills, and experience in urban classrooms; a master’s degree can strengthen your profile. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show grade-level ELA outcomes and certification status.
