Young Scholars Charter School
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The teacher will plan and deliver high-quality 7th grade math instruction using state standards and data-driven planning. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, collaborating with content teams, and engaging with families to support student achievement.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field and be working toward PA teacher certification. Required skills include mastery of math content, resilience, and a commitment to continuous professional improvement.
Join the Young Scholars Charter School team and help us Imagine New Possibilities in education. We have reimagined our schedule to be more sustainable for teachers and better for students.
We seek to provide project-based learning and high-quality instruction to help students grow as learners and citizens. We believe in rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum where all students are given an opportunity to reach high academic success. Our teachers engage in extensive planning, strong instructional execution, and common skill-based assessments. Our curriculum engages students in building their academic proficiency and social-emotional skills to be successful.
Plan and provide excellent instruction, making every minute count in your classroom; Develop detailed lesson plans, materials, homework assignments, and assessments based on state standards and school-wide goals for student achievement; Punctual to work; Submits lesson plans on time; Provide differentiated learning opportunities to support each student’s academic growth; Set and reinforce clear expectations for student engagement; Continuously improve based on feedback and coaching from school leaders; Collaborate with other teachers to increase student engagement and achievement; Reward positive student engagement and hold students accountable using school-wide systems; Engage with family members regularly and participate in school-wide family engagement activities including phone calls to family members and school-based meetings with families; Willing to perform other duties as assigned.
and Skills Outstanding instructional skills and data-driven approach to instructional planning; Mastery and enthusiasm for content/subject area; The ability to motivate students and cultivate a culture of achievement; A belief that ALL students should be held to high academic standards; Resilience and professionalism; Commitment to school transformation and continuous improvement; Open to feedback and coaching; Strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement; Collaborative approach to problem solving.
Educational Background and Work Experience Experience driving student achievement results; Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field; Must hold or be actively working to obtain PA teacher certification within the first year of employment, and completed by the second year.
The Rewards Competitive salary and benefits package; 3-4 prep periods a day; Professional collaboration with grade and content teams; Weekly coaching and ongoing professional development; 1:1 Chromebooks in every classroom; Google Education platform for online assignment management; The opportunity to maximize your impact in schools where we are raising the bar for student achievement.
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