Content Teacher K-8- ELA

Universal Charter Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Vor Ort; USD 59.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Universal Charter Schools in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an English Language Arts teacher to educate students in reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking. You will develop and deliver lessons aligned with state standards and assess progress through diverse assessments, while fostering a positive classroom culture.

The role involves collaborating with colleagues, communicating with parents, and participating in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational trends.

Qualifikationen

• Teaching students how to analyze texts, improve writing skills (essays, narratives, research projects) and express themselves effectively.
• Helping students develop critical thinking, analytical abilities, and a deeper understanding of literature and language.
• Evaluating student work through assignments, quizzes, and essays to assess progress and provide feedback.

Aufgaben

• Create and implement lesson plans aligned with standards covering grammar, vocabulary, and literature.
• Teach students to analyze texts, improve writing skills, and express themselves clearly.
• Foster critical thinking and deepen understanding of language and literature.
• Assess student progress with assignments, quizzes, and essays and provide timely feedback.
• Create a positive, engaging classroom environment that encourages participation and collaboration.
• Provide extra help and adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Keep parents informed about progress and participate in school activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and development.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices.

Kenntnisse

ELA teaching

Critical thinking

Literature analysis

Jobbeschreibung

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Professional Universal Creighton, Philadelphia, PA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1471

Salary Range: $59,168.00 To $86,253.00 Annually

Supervisor Job Title: Principal

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

The management services offered to our family of charter schools allows us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture and community transformation wherever we serve.

Essential Functions

An ELA (English Language Arts) teacher's primary role is toeducate students in reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills.They develop and deliver lessons that engage students in meaningful learning experiences, fostering an appreciation for literature and effective communication.ELA teachers also assess student progress, collaborate with colleagues, and create a supportive learning environment

Responsibilities:

• Creating and implementing lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards that cover grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and various literary genres.
• Teaching students how to analyze texts, improve writing skills (essays, narratives, research projects), and express themselves effectively.
• Helping students develop critical thinking, analytical abilities, and a deeper understanding of literature and language.
• Evaluating student work through assignments, quizzes, and essays to assess progress and provide feedback.
• Creating a positive and engaging learning environment encourages participation, collaboration, and academic growth.
• Providing extra help to students who need it, and adapting instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Keeping parents and guardians informed about student progress and participating in school activities.
• Working with other teachers and staff to support student learning and development.
• Participating in ongoing training to stay updated on best practices and educational trends

Qualifications:

• Teaching students how to analyze texts, improve writing skills (essays, narratives, research projects and expressing themselves effectively
• Helping students develop critical thinking, analytical abilities, and a deeper understanding of literature and language.
• Evaluating student work through assignments, quizzes, and essays to assess progress and provide feedback .

Physical Demands:

• Speak, stand, talk, walk, see, hear and, sometimes, to sit.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to read small print.
• Frequently bend, reach above the head, as well as forward, and use fine motor skills.

Compensation:

Competitive salary scale for certified teachers. Starting salary placement begins at $59,168 and increases based on relevant professional experience, education, and certifications, with experienced teachers starting at up to $86,253.

The Universal Family of Charter Schools

adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.