HIGH SCHOOL: BUSINESS TEACHER (37737)

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Business Classroom Teacher to foster a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting students from diverse backgrounds. This role involves developing engaging lesson plans, collaborating with colleagues, and ensuring students achieve their academic potential. Join a vibrant community committed to holistic education and make a significant impact in the lives of students. If you are enthusiastic about teaching and ready to inspire young minds, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 1-2 years classroom experience.
• Must have a valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Create a supportive classroom environment that promotes learning.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback to students and parents.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Working with diverse students

Communication skills

Instructional technology proficiency

Education

B.A./B.S. degree from accredited institution

1-2 years of classroom experience

Valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Belmont Charter High School - Philadelphia, PA

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social and emotional well-being of each child. Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school including out-of-school time, our social work project and Head start. How do we do this? We do it by ensuring our students have access to complete support both in and out of the classroom through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partners.

We believe that schools and learning should be joyful!

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

• Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Creative problem solving
• A commitment to being a lifelong learner, commitment to refining your craft
• A knack for connecting with people across differences including parents, colleagues and students.

Position Summary:

The Business Classroom Teacher is responsible for supporting student’s success by ensuring the school day structure runs efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for students. We are currently seeking a teacher to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, by the mission and standards of Belmont Charter Network. This is a 10 month position that is supervised by a member of the school leadership team.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement lesson plans that align with curriculum standards and educational goals.
• Create a supportive and engaging classroom environment that promotes student learning and participation.
• Develop and implement unit and lesson plans that align to state standards in courses such as business administration, marketing, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and accounting.
• Partner with Philadelphia Financial Scholars to implement financial literacy and entrepreneurship courses.
• Prepare students for the A*S*K certification exam(s)
• Proficiency in the use of instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Ability to design an instructional program intended to address the racial achievement gap.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback to students and parents/guardians.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional methods.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, and school administrators.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Execute school wide duties in accordance with school rules and procedures such as lunch, recess, hallway, or other duties in the school as assigned.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed.
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and a variety of individualized needs.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• B.A./B.S. degree from accredited institution;
• 1-2 years of classroom experience, preferably in urban education;
• Valid and active Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate;
• All employees must be able to provide Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check Clearance (Act 34), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Federal Bureau of Investigation Record Check Clearance (Act 114), and Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Clearance (Act 168) before starting work on campus.