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Deep Roots Charter School

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Job summary

Deep Roots Charter School seeks a passionate 6th Grade Math Teacher to foster a joyful learning environment where all students are empowered to succeed. The role involves delivering engaging math instruction, supporting student growth, and collaborating with families and staff. Join us in creating a supportive educational space that values practice, service, and purpose.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required.
  • Valid Pennsylvania teaching certification preferred.
  • 1+ year teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and teach daily math lessons aligned with state standards.
  • Analyze student data to track progress and adjust instruction.
  • Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Adaptability
Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education
Master's Degree in Education
Valid Pennsylvania teaching certification

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Summary

The 6th Grade Math Teacher supports a joyful, structured, and purposeful classroom culture where all students, regardless of ability, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to succeed. The teacher delivers standards-aligned math instruction, facilitates meaningful learning experiences, and builds authentic relationships with students to foster their academic growth and social-emotional development. The 6th Grade Math Teacher plays a key role in implementing the school's vision for equity and excellence, ensuring all students achieve at high levels and embody the school's core values of practice, service, and purpose. The 6th grade Math Teacher reports to the Assistant Principal of Instruction and collaborates with the school team to create a positive and adaptive learning environment.

Summary

The 6th Grade Math Teacher supports a joyful, structured, and purposeful classroom culture where all students, regardless of ability, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to succeed. The teacher delivers standards-aligned math instruction, facilitates meaningful learning experiences, and builds authentic relationships with students to foster their academic growth and social-emotional development. The 6th Grade Math Teacher plays a key role in implementing the school's vision for equity and excellence, ensuring all students achieve at high levels and embody the school's core values of practice, service, and purpose. The 6th grade Math Teacher reports to the Assistant Principal of Instruction and collaborates with the school team to create a positive and adaptive learning environment.

About Deep Roots

Where students discover joy, belonging, and purpose

Authentic Relationships

At Deep Roots Charter School, we take the time to know our students and their families - their backgrounds, purpose, and passion - and provide a variety of experiences from leadership to mentoring, to social-emotional learning and multiple clubs within the school day

Personalized Learning

Every child receives individualized attention tailored to their unique learning needs and strengths. Deep Roots maximizes various learning styles and prioritizes individual student support.

Our Core Values

  • Practice: Each and every individual in our school community, from students to leadership, will engage in deliberate practice, and value this as the path to excellence.
  • Service: Our service-learning model will be discipline based; it will require students to have a presence in the community, and reflect on their experiences regularly.
  • Purpose: We want to empower our students to uncover their unique gifts and talents, and apply them towards an outward purpose about which they are passionate.

Antiracist & Inclusive

We stand as an actively anti-racist organization, dedicated to supporting all students and families. We advocate for our communities and strive to dismantle barriers within and beyond our school walls.

Responsibilities & Duties

Deliver Engaging Math Instruction

  • Plan and teach daily math lessons aligned with state standards and the school's curriculum.
  • Use a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
  • Foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and a love for mathematics.

Support Student Growth And Achievement

  • Analyze student data to inform instruction and track progress toward academic goals.
  • Differentiate instruction and provide targeted support to meet the needs of all learners, including students requiring additional challenges or interventions.
  • Celebrate student achievements and encourage perseverance.

Create a Positive Classroom Culture

  • Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment that reflects the school's core values.
  • Use effective classroom management strategies to promote respect, empathy, and collaboration among students.
  • Model a growth mindset and foster a sense of belonging in the classroom.

Collaborate And Communicate

  • Work closely with colleagues, families, and support staff to ensure the success of every student.
  • Participate in professional development, team meetings, and school events to contribute to a strong school community.
  • Communicate regularly with families about student progress, successes, and challenges.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Supervise students during lunch, recess, and transitions as needed.
  • Participate in school-wide initiatives, events, and service-learning projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the school's mission.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field required; Master's Degree preferred.
  • Valid Pennsylvania teaching certification (or eligibility for certification).
  • At least one year of teaching experience preferred, with demonstrated success in improving student outcomes.
  • Strong knowledge of middle school mathematics content and pedagogy.

Title: 6th Grade Math Teacher

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19134

Job Type: Full-Time

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