EMHCS Teacher

EUGENIO MARIA DEHOSTOS CHARTER SCHOOL; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 59,240 - 86,148; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement plan with 6% employer match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Two weeks’ vacation for winter break and ten days for spring break

Job summary

EUGENIO MARIA DEHOSTOS CHARTER SCHOOL seeks a dedicated Content Area Teacher to create a flexible learning environment that fosters academic and personal growth. Responsibilities include teaching, developing lesson plans, and maintaining student relationships.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree and a Pennsylvania Teacher’s Certificate, demonstrating bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. The role requires collaboration with staff and open communication with parents to ensure student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferred bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Valid Pennsylvania Teacher’s Certificate is mandatory.
• Participation in ongoing training as identified by HR.

Responsibilities

• Teach all content and appropriate learning activities.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth and maintain records.
• Communicate consistently with parents and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university

Pennsylvania Teacher’s Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Location: Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School, Philadelphia, PA 19120. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $59,240 - $86,148 (commensurate with experience).

Position Summary

All Content Area Teachers report to the School Principal and are responsible for creating a flexible learning program and a class environment favorable to academic and personal growth; they establish effective rapport with students, motivate them to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a strong foundation for a healthy learning environment, and maintain good relationships with parents and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• A. Teaches all content and other appropriate learning activities utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Trustees.


• B. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.


• C. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to each student’s needs.


• D. Uses a variety of instruction strategies such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.


• E. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available instructional time.


• F. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.


• G. Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.


• H. Communicates with parents consistently through notebooks, agendas, conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress.


• I. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff to assess and help students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.


• J. Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.


• K. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities and professional growth activities.


• L. Participates cooperatively with the administrator to develop the evaluation method in conformance with guidelines.


• M. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.


• N. Supervises students during out-of-classroom activities during the school day.


• O. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the state testing program.


• P. Participates in curriculum development programs as required.


• Q. Participates in faculty committees and supports student activities.

Professionalism

Interpersonal/Teamwork

• Maintains positive and professional relationships with colleagues, children and parents.


• Contributes as a team member and actively collaborates with others to meet the mission and goals of CHP Schools.

Work Habits

• Knowledgeable and supportive of CHP Schools policies and procedures, and implements them consistently.


• Knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and standards pertinent to their work and demonstrates compliance.


• Demonstrates integrity by striving for safe and effective service delivery, accurate, timely, and complete documentation.


• Contributes to maintaining a culture of safety, collaboration, and customer service for all internal and external stakeholders.


• Reports to work, as well as all meetings and appointments, in a timely manner.


• Dresses appropriately and professionally based on scheduled activities of the given day and serves as a role model to clients.

Professional Development

• Participates in individual supervision as scheduled by the supervisor.


• Accepts and follows suggestions, directives and requests to perform additional duties willingly and flexibly.


• Consults the supervisor or others, as appropriate, for collaborative problem solving.


• Exercises sound judgment, knowledge and creativity in decision making.


• Takes on personal development and builds a learning environment.


• Completes and demonstrates competency in all mandatory training, including knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development.


• Participates in additional training as identified in supervision or by external licensing, contractual and accreditation organizations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college required.


• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English preferred; knowledge in bilingual education.


• Certificate: Pennsylvania Teacher’s Certificate required.


• Ongoing Training: Meets all ongoing requirements identified by the Human Resources Department.

Work Environment

Teachers work indoors, outdoors, on campus and off campus with frequent stressful situations. The work week is 37.5 hours plus, including occasional weekend and evening work.

Benefits Offered

• 403(b) Retirement plan with a 6% matching employer contribution.


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.


• Paid parental leave.


• Two weeks’ vacation for winter break and ten days for spring break.

This is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and students.