Middle School Science Teacher

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an innovative educational institution focused on empowering students in southwest Philadelphia. As a Middle School Science Teacher, you'll inspire young leaders through engaging instruction and a commitment to their success. This role emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and a supportive environment where every child is seen as a leader. With a focus on innovative teaching methodologies and data-driven instruction, you'll play a crucial part in shaping the future of your students. If you are passionate about education and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) Matching Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and appropriate teaching certification required.
• Master’s Degree and urban teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and instruct classes according to educational goals.
• Provide feedback and maintain student records.
• Collaborate with peers for consistent learning experiences.

Skills

Classroom Management

Innovative Teaching Methodologies

Data-Driven Instruction

Interpersonal Skills

Technology Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Educational Technology

Job description

Position: Middle School Science Teacher

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 Gurian Institute around socio-emotional learning and differentiation between the sexes.

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

Our 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.

Job Description

This role is for you if –

• Like SLA, you believe that EVERY child 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.
  • 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 in education or content areas (e.g. Math, Science).
  • Two (2) years of urban teaching experience.

Key Responsibilities

An SLA Teacher is charged with providing instruction to our students and is specifically responsible for, but not limited to:

• Implementing instruction according to the school’s educational goals and objectives.
• Instructing classes as assigned by leveraging school curriculum and texts.
• Providing timely and actionable feedback to students regarding their assignments.
• Developing and Implementing lesson and unit plans.
• Encouraging students to set and maintain standards of behavior.
• Maintaining a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Providing for continuous evaluation of student progress.
• Maintaining student records and other pertinent data.
• Facilitating students’ progress and growth.
• Actively participating in all professional development and team planning meetings.
• Collaborating with peers to create a consistent learning experience.

An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following:

• Commitment to the success of all SLA students.
• Desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities to learn.
• Ability to use data to inform instruction.
• Innovative teaching methodologies.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective solutions.
• Exceptional classroom management skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of technology used to design and differentiate instruction.

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.