Elementary Teachers

String Theory Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Philadelphia Charter School for Arts & Sciences seeks full-time Elementary Teachers to join the Elementary team at our neighborhood campus located at 1197 Haworth St. Our program blends arts and sciences with a technology-infused, standards-driven curriculum designed to nurture creative leaders and empower all learners.

Join a collaborative school culture that values innovation, ongoing teacher coaching, and access to Apple technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree required.
• PA Certification in K-4 or Elementary K-6.
• Criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearances required (Acts 34, 151 and FBI).
• US Citizens or have permission to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not provided.
• Official PA state teaching certification or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop vigorous lesson plans, projects, assignments, and assessments.
• Collaborate with grade-level teachers to implement standards-aligned curriculum.
• Build relationships with students and families through frequent communication.
• Use data to inform instruction and support student growth.
• Engage students in a technology-enhanced learning environment.

Skills

classroom management

communication with families

collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree

PA Certification in K-4 or Elementary K-6

Tools

Apple technology

Job description

Positions Available: Kindergarten Teacher, 2nd Grade Teacher, 3rd Grade Teacher, K-2 ELL Teacher

The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts & Sciences seeks full-time Elementary Teachers to join the Elementary team at our neighborhood campus located at 1197 Haworth St. At Arts & Sciences, students in grades K-8 engage in a unique educational program designed to grow the next generation of creative leaders, and where students focus on the arts and sciences as major subjects alongside a technology-infused, standards-driven academic curriculum. Our teachers are creative, passionate, professional educators that believe every student has specific intelligences that must be nurtured and that all students should have an equal opportunity to achieve their own innate potential.

Join our team and work alongside educators in a school that values collaboration and innovation! We know the importance of cultivating a supportive work culture, and educators are encouraged to share ideas and experiences in the field. Our teachers are given 90 minutes each week to meet as teams and have access to the latest Apple technology and resources to compliment lesson plans, presentations, and more. Candidates with past experience at public, private and parochial schools will be given credit for those years of teaching as we welcome all qualified, passionate educators.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree
• PA Certification in K-4 or Elementary K-6
• Criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI)
• Candidates must be US Citizens and have permission to work in the United States. The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts & Sciences will not sponsor a Visa for a candidate.
• Candidates must either have an official PA state teacher certification, not an emergency certification, or be working towards their official certification.

String Theory Schools teaching candidates...

• are passionate about creative arts and sciences
• are undaunted by urban challenges and dynamic change
• value multi-disciplinary collaboration
• know technology can transform learning experiences
• apply feedback and constructive criticism with grace
• understand that hard work and fun are not mutually exclusive
• accept responsibility for student growth
• not only think outside the box, but can find compelling reasons why the box isn't necessary
• Develop vigorous plans, projects, assignments, and assessments.
• Collaborate with grade level teachers to refine and implement high-quality curriculum aligned to standards.
• Build relationships with students and families through thoughtful and frequent communication
• Experience working in diverse settings and/or commitment to improving one's own cultural competence
• Ability to use or willingness to learn technology integration to improve teaching and learning
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom where inquiry, differentiation, and authentic learning are high values.
• Analyze and regularly use both qualitative and quantitative data to inform your practice
• Access to consistent coaching in instruction and technology integration
• Access to best-in-class technology resources and a physical framework designed with innovative learning in mind
• Excellent health benefits (for both you and your family), retirement benefits, and more!