26/27 Elementary Teacher

Phalen Leadership Academies; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Professional development

Mentor support

Job summary

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) seeks dedicated teachers who will foster a caring environment, set ambitious growth goals for scholars, and deliver rigorous instruction aligned to standards. You will assess mastery, track progress, and intervene as needed to support student success.

As part of PLA, you will work with families in under-served communities, participate in professional development, and contribute to a data-driven culture that aims for equitable outcomes across our network.

Qualifications

• A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with appropriate endorsements, if applicable
• Valid State Teacher License or enrolled in a credentialing program
• Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment
• Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction

Responsibilities

• Set ambitious goals for student achievement and hold scholars accountable for accomplishing those goals
• Create a powerful learning environment with rigorous instruction and assessment for mastery
• Plan and deliver instruction aligned to standards and data-driven insights
• Monitor scholar progress and intervene as necessary to support success
• Contribute to a caring, inclusive school culture and family engagement

Skills

Pedagogical skills

Data-driven instruction

Data tracking & analysis

Plan rigorous instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Valid State Teacher License

Endorsements (if applicable)

Credentialing program enrollment

Job description

The Opportunity:

PLA Teachers are passionate and devoted leaders bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teachers are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. As a Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies, you are responsible for ensuring that all scholars master both the academic and social skills necessary to succeed. You will set ambitious goals for student achievement and hold our scholars accountable for accomplishing those goals. As a PLA teacher, you will be empowered to create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, and assess for mastery, tracking scholar progress and intervening and/or pivoting as necessary to support our scholars’ success.

The Details

Key Deliverables:

• 100% of scholars meet their projected growth goals for both ELA and Math
• 85% scholar satisfaction on classroom surveys
• 90% of scholars persist through the academic year
• 95% average daily scholar attendance
• 1.5 years of growth for each scholar not performing on grade level

Experience and Education Requirements

• A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with appropriate endorsements, if applicable
• Valid State Teacher License or enrolled in a credentialing program
• Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment
• Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction

The Network:

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA), founded in 2013 in honor of George and Veronica Phalen, is proud to announce the launch of its newest school, PLA West Virginia. Guided by our core values, Children First, Respect, Determination, Continuous Improvement, and Gratitude, PLA continues its mission to ensure that all children, no matter their zip code, receive a high-quality education.

As the largest Black-founded and led school turnaround operator in the nation, PLA currently serves nearly 10,000 scholars across 20 schools nationwide and has transformed 12 F-rated schools into A-rated successes. Our nonprofit network of elementary, middle, and high schools is dedicated to empowering teachers, engaging families, and partnering with communities to raise achievement in historically underserved areas.

PLA’s schools are supported by comprehensive wraparound services, including free summer programs, in‑school tutoring, job training, and college access support. Together, we’re building great schools—and brighter futures for every scholar.

Compensation and Benefits:

PLA School Teachers receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA School Teachers receive:

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school
• Incentive and bonus opportunities

PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.