6th Grade Science Teacher 2025-26

Maritime Academy Charter School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Maritime Academy Charter School is seeking a dedicated 6th Grade Science Teacher for the 2025-26 academic year. The ideal candidate will foster a positive learning environment, effectively engage students, and adapt instruction based on individual learning needs. Responsibilities include lesson planning, collaboration with other educators, and commitment to urban education principles.

Qualifications

• PA Certification is required.
• Experience in using data to drive instruction.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engaging instruction to students.
• Communicate with parents and respond to issues regularly.
• Review student data to inform instruction and planning.

Skills

Strong content knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to urban education

Ability to deliver engaging lessons

Strong technology skills

Education

Current PA Certification in appropriate subject area

Additional PA teaching certifications

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Position Summary

Teachers are responsible for ensuring student achievement and learning by delivering appropriate and effective instruction to all assigned students and by providing students with the support and guidance they need to succeed. Teachers must strive for excellence in all facets of instruction and student learning, adjusting instruction to the needs of individual students, including those with IEPs. They must work collaboratively and coordinate instruction and assessment with other staff members. Regular and predictable attendance are essential functions of this position.

Position Title

6th Grade Teacher

Reports To

Principal

Employment Category

Full-time/10-Month/Salaried

FLSA Status

Exempt

Position Summary

Teachers are responsible for ensuring student achievement and learning by delivering appropriate and effective instruction to all assigned students and by providing students with the support and guidance they need to succeed. Teachers must strive for excellence in all facets of instruction and student learning, adjusting instruction to the needs of individual students, including those with IEPs. They must work collaboratively and coordinate instruction and assessment with other staff members. Regular and predictable attendance are essential functions of this position.

SCHEDULE: 7:15 AM to 3:00 PM

SUBJECT AREA/GRADE LEVELS: Elementary - 6th Grade

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing daily engaging instruction to students in large group settings, small group settings, and one-on-one, using a multitude of instructional strategies
• Reviewing and analyzing student data on a daily basis to inform instruction and planning and implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes
• Taking responsibility for student progress, constantly working to respond to students’ learning needs
• Preparing and submitting lesson plans on a weekly basis
• Maintaining a positive and respectful culture in the classroom
• Communicating and upholding school rules, values and expectations in a clear and consistent manner, in and out of the classroom
• Communicating with parents and students and responding to issues on a regular basis via phone, e-mail, and in-person, as needed
• Consulting with Special Education Teachers to modify lessons and create accommodations for special education students
• Grading assessments, recording grades, and providing progress report comments
• Working collaboratively with the principal and other teachers to develop and revise curriculum based on assessment data
• Attending Special Education/IEP meetings as needed
• Attending professional development activities
• Attending or sponsoring at least two school events throughout the year to ensure adequate staff attendance at weekend and evening functions
• Ensuring regular and predictable attendance on a daily basis
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Position Requirements

• Current PA Certification in appropriate subject area required
• Additional PA teaching certifications preferred
• Commitment to urban education and a belief that all students should be held to high academic standards
• Strong content knowledge
• Highly skilled at teaching a standards-based curriculum and incorporating innovative approaches to instruction
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons
• Experience in using data to drive instruction and inform decision making
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, teamwork and leadership skills
• High physical and emotional energy
• Strong technology skills
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to “wear many hats”
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Working Conditions Of a Teacher Include

• Very high levels of social interaction, with daily and consistent work with children, parents, and other teachers.
• Communicating with people face-to-face on a daily basis, as well as communication through phone, e-mail, letters, and memos.
• Responsibility for the health and safety of the children in their school.
• Working as part of a team of educators.
• Being committed to our motto to “Be Rich in Kindness”
  
  

Physical Requirements

Teachers are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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