2026-2027 Middle School Teachers

String Theory Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Résumé du poste

The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts & Sciences is seeking full-time Middle School teachers to join our team at the neighborhood campus in Philadelphia. Open positions include 6th Grade Science and 6th-8th Grade ELA, with a collaborative, standards-driven, technology-enhanced curriculum.

Faculty are supported with dedicated planning time, ongoing coaching, and access to Apple technology to enrich lesson plans, presentations, and student work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree is required.
• PA Certification is required.
• For Science positions: PA Certification in General Science 7-12, General Science K-12, or Grades 4-8 with Science Concentration.
• For Math position: PA Certification in Grades 4-8 (4-6, Math 7-8) or Mathematics 7-12.
• Criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI)
• U.S. Citizens must have permission to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not provided
• Official PA state teacher certification, or working towards it.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with grade level teachers to refine and implement high-quality curriculum aligned to standards.
• Build relationships with students and families through thoughtful and frequent communication.
• Integrate technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners and encourage inquiry.
• Apply feedback to improve teaching practices and student outcomes.

Connaissances

Collaboration

Technology integration

Communication with families

Cultural competence

Classroom management

Differentiation

Formation

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree

PA Certification

PA Certification for Science 7-12 / 4-8 with Science Concentration

PA Certification Grades 4-8 (Math) / Mathematics 7-12

Criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearances

US citizenship / work eligibility

Official PA state teacher certification or pursuing

Description du poste

Positions Available: Including 6th Grade Science, 6th-8th Grade ELA

The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts & Sciences seeks full-time Middle School teachers to join the Middle School team at our neighborhood campus located at 1197 Haworth St. At Arts & Sciences, students in grades K-8 engage in a unique educational program designed to grow the next generation of creative leaders, and where students focus on the arts and sciences as major subjects alongside a technology-infused, standards-driven academic curriculum. Our teachers are creative, passionate, professional educators that believe every student has specific intelligences that must be nurtured and that all students should have an equal opportunity to achieve their own innate potential.

Join our team and work alongside educators in a school that values collaboration and innovation! We know the importance of cultivating a supportive work culture, and educators are encouraged to share ideas and experiences in the field. Our teachers are given 90 minutes each week to meet as teams and have access to the latest Apple technology and resources to compliment lesson plans, presentations, and more. Candidates with past experience at public, private and parochial schools will be given credit for those years of teaching as we welcome all qualified, passionate educators to apply to our open positions today!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree
• PA Certification required
• Required for Science positions: PA Certification in General Science 7-12, General Science K-12, or Grades 4-8 with Science Concentration
• Required for Math position: PA Certification in Grades 4-8 (4-6, Math 7-8) or Mathematics 7-12
• Criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI)
• Candidates must be US Citizens and have permission to work in the United States. The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts & Sciences will not sponsor a Visa for a candidate.
• Candidates must either have an official PA state teacher certification, not an emergency certification, or be working towards their official certification.

String Theory Schools teaching candidates...

• are passionate about creative arts and sciences
• are undaunted by urban challenges and dynamic change
• value multi-disciplinary collaboration
• know technology can transform learning experiences
• apply feedback and constructive criticism with grace
• understand that hard work and fun are not mutually exclusive
• accept responsibility for student growth
• not only think outside the box, but can find compelling reasons why the box isn’t necessary
• Develop vigorous plans, projects, assignments, and assessments.
• Collaborate with grade level teachers to refine and implement high-quality curriculum aligned to standards.
• Build relationships with students and families through thoughtful and frequent communication
• Experience working in diverse settings and/or commitment to improving one’s own cultural competence
• Ability to use or willingness to learn technology integration to improve teaching and learning
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom where inquiry, differentiation, and authentic learning are high values.
• Analyze and regularly use both qualitative and quantitative data to inform your practice
• Access to consistent coaching in instruction and technology integration
• Access to best-in-class technology resources and a physical framework designed with innovative learning in mind
• Excellent health benefits (for both you and your family), retirement benefits, and more!