American Paradigm Schools·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The teacher is responsible for creating and aligning curriculum resources with PSSA Assessment Anchors and developing weekly lesson plans. They must collaborate with grade-level teams, ESL and special education teachers, and maintain positive relationships with students and families.
American Paradigm Schools 8101 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152 Discovering Excellence Through Cultivating Differences American Paradigm Schools are dedicated to equity and excellence for all learners, while celebrating the uniqueness of our communities. Our values drive our dedication to providing a world class education.
The teacher is responsible for creating resources for our curriculum and aligning our curriculum with the PSSA Assessment Anchors. A teacher also works as part of a grade level team to coordinate school wide efforts in order to meet the goals of the school in service to the scholars. Major Responsibilities Make a scope and sequence that aligns with the PSSA Assessment Anchors Create weekly lesson plans aligned to state standards and current curriculum in coordination with APS Grade and provide timely feedback to students Communicate with team about school-wide and grade expectations Communicate with families about their child's progress Coordination with ESL teacher Coordination with special education teacher Building and maintaining positive relations with students. Attend after school hour events as needed Ensure the safety and well-being of the students
Customer and Personal Service Education and Training Computers and Electronics Instructing Psychology Mathematics Public Safety and Security Sociology and Anthropology Social Perceptiveness Monitoring Complex Problem Solving Judgment and Decision Making
Systems Analysis and evaluation
Technology Skills Google Suite for Education Student Information System Student Intervention Programs Document Camera Projector, laptop, copier Education and certifications Bachelor's Degree - required PA Certification - required
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Pennsylvania teaching certification. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting 20-25 lbs and navigating a school environment.
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.