Middle School English Teacher (25-26 SY) Freire Charter Middle School - Philadelphia, PA

Freire Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Middle School English Teacher, where you will inspire students to think critically and achieve high standards. In this dynamic role, you will foster a supportive classroom environment that encourages growth and respect among students. With a commitment to equity and diversity, you will utilize a high-quality curriculum to engage students and promote their success in a college preparatory setting. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about education and student development.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% Contribution

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher and valid state teaching certification required.
• At least 2 years of successful experience with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom culture of critical thinking and high achievement.
• Leverage curriculum to promote problem solving and critical thinking.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid State Teaching Certification

Job description

About the team

For this Middle School English Teacher position, you’ll be working for our middle school in center city Philadelphia called Freire Charter Middle School (5th-8th Grade): Freire Schools’ youngest Dragons are preparing for college and changing what it means to be in middle school. We’re constantly applying a persistent growth mindset to challenge the limits of what’s possible in middle school and prepare students to succeed in a college prep high school. Freire Schools is committed to peace at all levels of its community, and aims to create a safe and welcoming environment for our middle school students.

What you’ll do

As a member of Freire’s instructional team, you’ll work with high-quality, standard aligned curriculum to push critical thinking and high achievement in your classroom.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a classroom culture of critical thinking, rigorous learning, respect for the community, and high achievement for all students.
• Leverage content specific curriculum and create learning materials to promote critical thinking and problem solving.
• Establish consistent communication rhythms with families regarding individual student progress and school related information.
• Actively participate in professional development and collaboration with staff to support the needs of our students.

Who you are

You possess an unwavering belief that our students are capable of success, and you both exude and cultivate our values of equity, love, critical thinking, and diversity. We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Valid state teaching certification or the ability and willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong content knowledge
• Positive attitude, sense of humor, and willingness to do whatever it takes to get a job done
• At least 2 years of previous successful experience working with diverse student populations

Pay and benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $50,000 - $85,000. We offer a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and more. Pennsylvania employees are enrolled in Freire’s 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 5% contribution from Freire.