High School Social Studies Teacher (2025-26 School Year)

Maritime Academy Charter School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une école de charte maritime recherche un enseignant de sciences sociales de lycée à temps plein pour s'assurer que tous les élèves atteignent leurs objectifs d'apprentissage. Les enseignants doivent s'engager à fournir une instruction de qualité, à collaborer avec d'autres éducateurs et à communiquer régulièrement avec les parents. Ce poste exige de la flexibilité, de l'énergie et un engagement envers la diversité et l'inclusion.

Qualifications

• Certification PA nécessaire pour enseigner.
• Expérience avec des étudiants ayant des IEP souhaitée.
• Engagement envers l'éducation urbaine et normes académiques élevées.

Responsibilities

• Fournir une instruction engageante en grands groupes et en petits groupes.
• Analyser quotidiennement les données des étudiants pour adapter l'enseignement.
• Maintenir une culture positive et respectueuse en classe.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Leadership

Adaptability

Technology skills

Education

PA Certification in appropriate subject area

Additional PA teaching certifications

Job description

Position Title

High School Social Studies Teacher

Reports To

Principal

Employment Category

Full-time/10-Month/Salaried

FLSA Status

Exempt

Position Summary

Teachers are responsible for ensuring student achievement and learning by delivering appropriate and effective instruction to all assigned students and by providing students with the support and guidance they need to succeed. Teachers must strive for excellence in all facets of instruction and student learning, adjusting instruction to the needs of individual students, including those with IEPs. They must work collaboratively and coordinate instruction and assessment with other staff members. Regular and predictable attendance are essential functions of this position.

SCHEDULE: 7:15 AM to 3:00 PM

SUBJECT AREA/GRADE LEVELS: High School Social Studies

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing daily engaging instruction to students in large group settings, small group settings, and one-on-one, using a multitude of instructional strategies
• Reviewing and analyzing student data on a daily basis to inform instruction and planning and implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes
• Taking responsibility for student progress, constantly working to respond to students’ learning needs
• Preparing and submitting lesson plans on a weekly basis
• Maintaining a positive and respectful culture in the classroom
• Communicating and upholding school rules, values and expectations in a clear and consistent manner, in and out of the classroom
• Communicating with parents and students and responding to issues on a regular basis via phone, e-mail, and in-person, as needed
• Consulting with Special Education Teachers to modify lessons and create accommodations for special education students
• Grading assessments, recording grades, and providing progress report comments
• Working collaboratively with the principal and other teachers to develop and revise curriculum based on assessment data
• Attending Special Education/IEP meetings as needed
• Attending professional development activities
• Attending or sponsoring at least two school events throughout the year to ensure adequate staff attendance at weekend and evening functions
• Ensuring regular and predictable attendance on a daily basis
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Position Requirements

• Current PA Certification in appropriate subject area required
• Additional PA teaching certifications preferred
• Commitment to urban education and a belief that all students should be held to high academic standards
• Strong content knowledge
• Highly skilled at teaching a standards-based curriculum and incorporating innovative approaches to instruction
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons
• Experience in using data to drive instruction and inform decision making
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, teamwork and leadership skills
• High physical and emotional energy
• Strong technology skills
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to “wear many hats”
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Working Conditions Of a Teacher Include

• Very high levels of social interaction, with daily and consistent work with children, parents, and other teachers.
• Communicating with people face-to-face on a daily basis, as well as communication through phone, e-mail, letters, and memos.
• Working very near others, within a few feet or less, which may result in exposure to diseases and infections, such as colds and influenza.
• Exposure to loud sounds and high noise levels on a regular basis.
• Responsibility for the health and safety of the children in their school.
• Being placed in conflict situations where parents and students might become angry or unpleasant.
• Working as part of a team of educators.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Teachers are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.