Math Teacher, Middle School

Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) Matching Plan

Job summary

Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School is seeking a Math Teacher for 6th Grade for the 2025-2026 school year in Philadelphia. The role involves implementing a robust educational curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students, ensuring their academic success and providing a supportive learning environment.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree and appropriate teaching certifications, along with a commitment to raising academic achievement within community settings. The position includes competitive salary and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field required.
• Instructional certification for the subject area is essential.
• Two years of urban teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement instruction based on educational goals and objectives.
• Provide timely feedback to students on assignments.
• Develop and implement lesson plans to enhance instruction.

Skills

Leaders capable of academic achievement

Ability to use data to inform instruction

Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills

Exceptional classroom management skills

Innovative teaching methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Position: Math Teacher, 6th Grade

Organization: Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School

School Year: 2025-2026

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19142

Salary: $55-75K

About Us

Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School (SLA) was founded to address the need for community access to exceptional, leadership-based education in the heart of southwest Philadelphia. SLA supports over 600 students in grades K-8 in single‑sex classrooms, leveraging research from the world‑renowned Gurian Institute around socio‑emotional learning and differentiation between the sexes, fueling growth, leadership, and engagement for all students. Kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms are supported by two educators from the SLA team, providing more individualized attention and opportunities for differentiated instruction.

We understand that a collaborative learning environment between teachers, parents, and school staff is crucial to setting up every child’s educational success.

Mission and Life at SLA

SLA is committed to building talented and committed cadres of teachers charged with the skills to develop leaders by empowering scholars to change the factors that define their reality. Our staff will work with students to develop the leadership skills necessary to drive complete community rejuvenation in Southwest Philadelphia, cultivating an array of leadership components that students can apply to community change on a global scale.

Job Description

This role is for you if –

• is a LEADER capable of academic achievement
• can positively impact and contribute to the school and community
• needs a positive and hopeful definition of reality in order to succeed

Qualifications

• Minimum:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Appropriate Instructional I or Instructional II Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate, Temporary Teaching Certificate or valid out of state license for the given subject area for which you are teaching
  • Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• Preferred:
  • A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university either in education or in content areas (e.g. Math, Science)
  • Two (2) years of urban teaching experience

Key Responsibilities

• Implement instruction according to the school’s educational goals and objectives by focusing on high standards and achievement for all students, including ELL and/or those who receive special education services.
• Instruct classes as assigned by leveraging school curriculum and texts and other support materials as needed.
• Provide timely and actionable feedback to students regarding their assignments and assessments.
• Develop and implement lesson and unit plans to support effective delivery of instruction.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of behavior needed to achieve.
• Maintain a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Provide continuous evaluation of student progress consistent with school established goals and policies.
• Maintain student records and other pertinent data as determined by the school.
• Facilitate students’ progress and growth toward stated objectives of instruction within the limits of the resources provided by the school.
• Actively participate in all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with grade level and/or content peers to create a consistent learning experience for students.

Ideal Candidate

• Commitment to the success of all SLA students and specifically to raising the academic achievement of children in high‑poverty communities and/or children with special needs.
• Desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities to learn; integrity and clarity in all communications and interactions.
• Ability to use data to inform instruction.
• Innovative teaching methodologies through techniques such as team teaching, demonstrations, simulations, and consultations.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective instructional/behavioral solutions to support the success of each of his or her students.
• Exceptional classroom management skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of technology used to design and differentiate instruction for students.

Additional Information

Salary: Competitive salary based on education and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Matching Plan

Employment Period

Ten (10) months, non‑tenurable position.

Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.