Middle School Science Teacher

Main Office

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

Hybrid

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-from-home

Technology provided

Professional Development

Training for cyber environment

Paid time off

403b matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Esperanza Cyber Charter School is seeking a mission-driven Middle School Science Teacher to join the Main Office in Philadelphia. This role emphasizes equity, collaboration, and supporting diverse learners across online and in-person formats.

The school offers flexible work options, technology support, professional development, 403b matching and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
PA Teacher Certification in 7-12 Biology or Chemistry.
Fluency in Spanish and English preferred.
Two years urban teaching experience with high ELD/SPED populations.
Ability to commute to building and complete background checks.

Responsibilities

Ensure academic progress of all students.
Implement a coherent, research-based science curriculum.
Document lesson plans, assignments, rubrics, and materials.
Engage students with both virtual and in-person instruction.
Collaborate with families and colleagues to support learning.
Maintain a positive school culture with high behavioral standards.
Develop and deliver synchronous and asynchronous lessons.

Skills

Assessment data usage

Strong communication

Technology proficiency

Collaboration with families

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

PA Teacher Certification 7-12 Biology or Chemistry

Urban teaching experience (ELD/SPED)

Background checks (FBI/PA/Child Abuse)

Job description

Middle School Science Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 4466992
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 21, 2024 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS) is located in North Philadelphia. ECCS has a strong commitment to teacher/staff collaboration and support. ECCS is currently seeking mission-drivenSecondary Science Teacher applicants who align with ECCS’s mission and enthusiasm for equity.

Esperanza Cyber Charter School Mission

Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS) prepares students in grades 1 through 12 to meet the challenges of living creatively and productively in an increasingly technologically sophisticated and interconnected world. ECCS will provide students with an academically rigorous yet flexible online learning program that tailors learning experiences to each child through curriculum choices and virtual and in-person tutoring and counseling. ECCS targets underserved and at-risk students who have not always found success in traditional schools. ECCS places students on a pathway to post-secondary success.

BENEFITS:

Possibility of a flexible work-from-home schedule
Technology provided
Professional Development
Training for the cyber environment
Paid time off
403b contribution matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition Reimbursement

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
Fluency in Spanish and English preferred
Valid Pennsylvania Teacher Certification in 7-12 Biology or Chemistry
A minimum of two years of experience in an urban setting with high percentages of ELD and SPED students
A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny
Ability to reliably commute to building
Current FBI fingerprints, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students.
Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum.
Document all lesson plans, assignments, rubrics, and other instructional materials and methods.
Use consistent school-wide practices and individualized methods to engage students in the classroom.
Virtual classroom management creates, monitors, and sustains a disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Provide virtual structure in the classroom by developing and reinforcing school-wide rules and expectations.
Ensure smooth operation of all virtual classroom instructional functions without excuses or exceptions.
Develop engaging and interactive synchronous and asynchronous lesson plans.

SKILLS:

Ability to develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice
Ability to evaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance
Effective communication skills and ability to maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Ability to develop and maintain positive, strong virtual classroom culture
Strong technology skills and an ability to learn new programs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit for extended periods while working.
Constant hand, finger, and arm use, and excellent eye-hand coordination.
Ability to hear clearly and speak intelligibly.
To occasionally function in activities involving walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and climbing stairs.
To occasionally stand for extended periods.
Ability to see and perform visual activities such as closing paperwork, using a computer monitor, reading, and writing.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
Ability to come onsite for all required days - 30 days per school year.

Disclaimer: This Job Description is designed to reflect job duties accurately. However, it may not be all-inclusive, and other job-related duties may be required. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by local, state, or federal laws that do not cause undue hardship.

Nondiscrimination: ECCS provides all persons equal access to all employment categories, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information.

Position Type: Full-Time
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