Middle School Science Teacher - GLA SW

Glacharter; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Global Leadership Academy Charter School is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher for a 10-month salaried role in Philadelphia. The teacher will design standards-aligned lessons, plan daily activities, and assess student progress within a globally focused curriculum.

The role emphasizes building a safe, inclusive classroom, maintaining strong relationships with scholars and families, and contributing to ongoing professional development through conferences and trainings.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in education is required.
• Preference for a current teaching license (Grades 4-8 Social Studies/Science).
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking.

Responsabilidades

• Design PA Core standards-aligned lessons for Global Studies and Science.
• Plan daily lesson activities, units and projects, and assess student work.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
• Maintain positive relationships with scholars, parents, coworkers and supervisors.
• Create a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
• Track and evaluate student academic progress.
• Attend professional meetings, conferences, and teacher trainings.
• Identify educational needs and adapt instruction to meet student needs.
• Regularly communicate with parents about schedules, assignments and events.

Conocimientos

Lesson design

Classroom management

Parent communication

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in education

Descripción del empleo

Global Leadership Academy Charter School

A Global Academies School

Preparing Future Leaders of the World

Position Title: Middle School Science Teacher

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer and Principal

Term: Ten (10) month position, salaried

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Are you a passionate and creative global educator looking for a culturally rich environment where you can make an impact? Global Leadership Academy Schools in Philadelphia are redefining what's possible in public education. The world is our classroom. GLA scholars have traveled to Kenya, China, Haiti, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Canada, Atlanta, Tennessee and more.

We view education as liberation and are committed to closing the achievement gap through exposure, access, and opportunity. With a groundbreaking school design that centers our children as world travelers and change agents, we deliver rigorous instruction that empowers scholars to take ownership over their learning while equipping them to compete on the local, national and international stage.

POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Global Studies and Science teachers at GLA build thinking classrooms. Scholars are encouraged to be curious and ask questions for clarification when they need to better understand something, understand conceptual understandings, and solve authentic, real-world problems to promote critical thinking.

The Middle School Global Studies and Science Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Designing rigorous, PA Core standards-aligned lessons based on the standards for Global Studies and Science practice and content
• Plan for class activities, including preparing units and daily lesson plans, identifying materials to implement class activities, preparing class projects, giving children feedback on completed work to ensure mastery of presented material, and grading of tests and assignments in a timely manner.
• Establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units and projects
• Maintaining positive relationships with scholars, parents, coworkers and supervisors
• Creating a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment
• Working with scholars in both small groups and large groups
• Tracking and evaluating student academic progress
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
• Identify the educational needs of scholars and altering instruction to meet student needs
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis about schedule, assignments, events, and individual scholar needs. Meet with parents during scheduled conferences during the school year.

**Other duties as assigned by CEO, Principal, or Academy Leader**

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty exceptionally. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required in field of education

CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES

It is preferred that the middle school English Language Arts teacher have a current teaching license (Grades 4-8 Social Studies/Science)

PROFESSIONAL DEMEANOR AND CHARACTERISTICS

Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking. Must possess strong people skills and emotional intelligence when dealing with students, parents, and colleagues, as well as a demonstrated understanding of and investment in the School.

COMPENSATION

Initial salary offers for this position range from $50,000 – $75,000. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and levels of attained education.

DIVERSITY AT GLA SCHOOLS

GLA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating scholars. Our staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities-opening a window to the entire GLA community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our liberatory work.