Middle School Teacher Anticipated Openings

Girard College; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate and dedicated Middle School Teachers to join their dynamic team. This role involves fostering a positive and structured learning environment while implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with state standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to academic achievement and character development, working collaboratively with peers to enhance student outcomes. This innovative educational institution offers a supportive atmosphere for professional growth and development, making it a perfect opportunity for educators eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students from underserved communities.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience highly preferred with a proven record of achievement.
• Must possess a Level I Instructional Certificate or obtain an Intern Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment and motivate students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional skills.

Skills

Classroom Management

Instructional Skills

Collaboration

Data-Driven Instruction

Curriculum Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Level I Instructional Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Girard College - Philadelphia, PA

Position Type: Regular Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range: $59107.77 - $97690.81

Middle School Teacher Anticipated Openings

Girard College is a full scholarship boarding school that fosters intellectual curiosity, social development and emotional growth in academically focused students from underserved communities. We ensure every student the opportunity and the means to achieve excellence and preparation for advanced education through purposeful academic and residential programs.

Girard College continuously seeks to recruit certified top teacher talent in the areas of: Middle Grades (5-8): Math, Science, Social Studies, English/Language Arts, French, Specialty (Art, Music, Health/PE, Library Science) and teachers with endorsements in STEM and Social, Emotional and Behavioral Wellness.

Our ideal teacher candidates will need to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction aligned to PA State Standards, work collaboratively with teachers in other disciplines as well as our residential staff who are responsible for overseeing after school advisory and program initiatives for our students.

Essential Expectations of Girard College Teachers Include but Are Not Limited to:
Academic Achievement and Character Development:

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment
• Motivate students to achieve high academic and behavioral standards
• Investment in students and families in order to achieve our standard for academic success, and to meet our Core Values
• Utilize data to drive instruction and learning intervention
• Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade/subject teams

A Mindset for Professional Growth and Development:

• Collaborate with building leaders, instructional coaches, teacher leaders and colleagues to continuously improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills
• Participate enthusiastically in all professional development, instructional planning, teacher/residential collaborative team meetings, community meetings and MTSS meetings
• Function as a school wide partner in helping to raise student achievement and character for all students in the school. Reinforcing school-wide expectations and volunteering to take on additional activities as needed to improve school academics and culture.

Desired Teacher Characteristics:

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Team player: maturity, humility, grit, flexible, follow-through, sense of humor, open to feedback and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude.
• Strong belief in the Girard College mission and its core values
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for a growth mindset towards personal/professional growth, student outcomes, and subject matter.

Qualifications

Education Background and Minimum Requirements:

• Teaching experience highly preferred with a proven record of high academic and social achievement
• Minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree in education, in the specific core content job area
• Must possess a minimum of a Level I Instructional Certificate or above in the content area in which they are teaching from the PA Department of Education or must obtain Instructional Intern Certificate in the content area in which they teach within one year from date of hire.