Elementary Teacher

Chester Community Charter School; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester Community Charter School is seeking an Elementary Teacher dedicated to student growth in a vibrant K-8 program. You will assess students, tailor instruction, and guide learning with technology-driven methods to maximize progress.

The role requires a PA teaching certificate and a strong commitment to PBIS and family engagement. The teacher will collaborate with staff and participate in professional development to continually improve instructional practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education required.
• Pennsylvania PA Instructional Certificate required; PA Certificate I or II preferred.
• Clearances: PA Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Develops daily and unit lesson plans aligned with curriculum and uses technology to support learning.
• Plans for substitutes and aligns lessons to state standards.
• Maintains an orderly, positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Provides timely, specific feedback and maintains high expectations for students.
• Communicates with parents and collaborates with staff to support student achievement.
• Maintains attendance records and participates in extra-curricular activities as needed.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and coaching.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Effective communication

Parent collaboration

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs.

Job Summary

The Elementary Teacher is responsible for determining where each student stands in relation to the curriculum, assesses the students learning potential, and matches methods of instruction to the student's individual learning style in order to assist the student in making expeditious progress through the curriculum. In addition, the teacher is responsible for maintaining a well-managed, orderly, positive, classroom environment conductive to learning.

Essential Functions

• Develops daily and unit lesson plans and reviews the scope and sequence of the unit to ensure thoughtful, goal-oriented learning that is aligned with curriculum; integrates technology; maintains pace of learning and provides opportunities for student differences; and checks for student understanding and conveys appropriately high expectations for students
• Carefully plans for substitute teachers when unable to attend school and relate lessons to the state content standards in the core content areas as well as in specific content area
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and work toward meeting the standards; maintains accurate, thorough records of student achievement and behavioral performance; and completes progress and grade reports promptly and as scheduled using automated systems
• Promotes a high rate of student interest and provides prompt and specific feedback in a constructive manner and opportunities for active participation; demonstrates fairness and consistency in dealing with students; and speak and write clearly, correctly, and at an appropriate level for student understanding
• Complies with policies, regulations and procedures of the Chester Community Charter School; communicates effectively with parents and works collaboratively with staff
• Displays high-level professional conduct and image at all times; establishes and maintains an acceptable attendance record; and participates in extra‑curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom
• Continues to grow as a professional educator with classes/workshops for professional development in specific areas of interest and/or need and coaching and feedback from administrators and peers
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited college or university
• Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Criminal Background Clearance

Certificates/Licenses

• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate I, preferably Instructional Certificate II

Demonstrated Knowledge Of

• Mastery of the necessary content knowledge and skills to successfully teach assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) and deliver exceptional standards‑based instruction in assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) that ensures academic growth for all students, including those with special needs
• Proficiency in automated student information systems for progress and grade reporting and class work documentation and ability to integrate technology into instructional delivery
• Exceptional Classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, leadership, and technical skills and the ability to utilize differentiated instructional methods to engage students in positive learning experiences
• The principles, practices and methods of grade level education
• Subject‑specific expertise
• The contents, materials, methodologies and practices utilized within education at the respective grade level, with an emphasis toward enrichment education
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)
• Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTII)
• Critical thinking methodologies and problem‑solving techniques
• Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards

Demonstrated Ability To

• Assess students’ needs and learning styles and to design appropriate differentiated instruction to meet their needs
• Use and apply simulations and technological innovations in the classroom in pursuit of instructional strategies
• Facilitate inquiry‑based learning as well as whole class, small group and individual instruction, driven by student needs
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, supportive staff, parents and students
• Outstanding ability to motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships

Note

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