Global Leadership Academy·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Teachers are responsible for providing direct instruction to students in both small and large group settings while developing lesson plans and curriculum materials. They must also monitor student progress, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with parents and administrators to support individual scholar plans.
Global Leadership Academy Charter School A Global Academies School Preparing Future Leaders of the World
K-2 Elementary Teacher Reports to: Chief Executive Officer and Principal Term: Ten (10) month position, salaried COMPANY OVERVIEW Are you a passionate and creative global educator looking for a culturally rich environment where you can make an impact? Global Leadership Academy Schools in Philadelphia are redefining what's possible in public education. The world is our classroom. GLA scholars have traveled to Kenya, China, Haiti, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Canada, Atlanta, Tennessee and more. We view education as liberation and are committed to closing the achievement gap through exposure, access, and opportunity. With a groundbreaking school design that centers our children as world travelers and change agents, we deliver rigorous instruction that empowers scholars to take ownership over their learning while equipping them to compete on the local, national and international stage. POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES Teachers are responsible for providing direct instruction to all scholars. Teachers are responsible for the development of lesson plans and curriculum materials used to support the educational development of children. The teacher is responsible for demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, as well as good organizational ability.
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ABILITIES: Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward scholars Establish and accurately maintain a variety of files and record keeping systems Communicate effectively orally and in writing Understand and carry out oral and written instructions Perform a variety of clerical functions Deal with sensitive material in a confidential manner Establish and maintain co-operative relationships with those contacted during the performance of required duties, including school personnel, students, parents and the community Maintain regular attendance Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing. Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions Ability to prepare lesson plans and organize a meaningful instructional program Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies Ability to evaluate critically the educational achievements of students and to give assignments according to their interests and ability Demonstrate the ability to exercise patience, caring and concern in new and sometimes stressful situations COMPENSATION Initial salary offers for this position range from $50,000 – $75,000. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and levels of attained education. DIVERSITY AT GLA SCHOOLS GLA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating scholars. Our staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities-opening a window to the entire GLA community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our liberatory work.
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree, with a Master's degree preferred in a human services field. Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to analyze data to set student goals, and experience working with diverse populations.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, classroom teacher openings often draw candidates with early-childhood or childcare experience, especially when child development knowledge and classroom routines are part of the role. These positions can be competitive because employers look for strong organization, communication, time management, and current First Aid/CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any credential or schedule details before applying.
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