PA Certified_7/8 Grade Math Teacher 26-27

First Philadelphia Charter School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

American Paradigm Schools seeks a dedicated 7th/8th Grade Math Teacher for the First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School. The role is full-time, exempt, and located on site. You will collaborate with grade-level teams to align curricula, develop resources, and coordinate with ESL and special education staff to accelerate student growth.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, PA teaching certification, and a commitment to equity and excellence in a dynamic, caring school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• PA Certification required.
• Curriculum development and alignment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create scope and sequence aligned to state standards.
• Develop weekly lesson plans aligned to curriculum.
• Grade and provide timely feedback to students.
• Communicate with team about school-wide and grade expectations.
• Communicate with families about student progress.
• Coordinate with ESL and special education teachers.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Attend after-school events as needed.
• Ensure student safety and well-being.

Skills

Mathematics

Instructing

Education and Training

Psychology

Sociology and Anthropology

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PA Certification

Tools

Google Suite for Education

Student Information System

Document Camera

Projector

Laptop

Job description

American Paradigm Schools

8101 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152

Discovering Excellence Through Cultivating Differences

American Paradigm Schools are dedicated to equity and excellence for all learners, while celebrating the uniqueness of our communities. Our values drive our dedication to providing a world class education.

Position: 7th/8th Grade Math Teacher

Position type: Full Time

Position location (School): First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School

Department: Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Employment status: Exempt

Employment duration: 10 Months

Position Summary

The teacher is responsible for creating resources for our curriculum and aligning our curriculum with the PSSA Assessment Anchors. A teacher also works as part of a grade level team to coordinate school wide efforts in order to meet the goals of the school in service to the scholars.

Major Responsibilities

• Make a scope and sequence that aligns with the PSSA Assessment Anchors
• Create weekly lesson plans aligned to state standards and current curriculum in coordination with APS
• Grade and provide timely feedback to students
• Communicate with team about school-wide and grade expectations
• Communicate with families about their child's progress
• Co‑ordination with ESL teacher
• Co‑ordination with special education teacher
• Building and maintaining positive relations with students.
• Attend after school hour events as needed
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of the students

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Customer and Personal Service
• Education and Training
• Computers and Electronics
• Instructing
• Psychology
• Mathematics
• Public Safety and Security
• Sociology and Anthropology
• Social Perceptiveness
• Monitoring
• Complex Problem Solving
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Systems Analysis and evaluation

Technology Skills

• Google Suite for Education
• Student Information System
• Student Intervention Programs
• Document Camera
• Projector, laptop, copier

Education and Certifications

Certification requirement

• Bachelor's Degree-required
• PA Certification-required

Physical Requirements

• Sitting
• Walking
• Standing
• Talking
• Pushing
• Driving
• Lifting 20-25 Lbs.
• Moving Up and Down from a seated position
• Restraining
• Walking up and down stairs

American Paradigm Schools are Caring School Communities.

Relationships are the foundation of classroom and school life and underpin teaching, learning, and prosocial development. Building relationships and fostering students' sense of community are a critical part of our work at APS and as such, we have partnered with the Collaborative Classroom to implement the Caring School Community Model in all of our schools.

Caring School Community model builds positive classroom and schoolwide communities while developing students' social and emotional learning (SEL) skills and competencies. It is designed to help students become caring, responsible members of their school communities and, ultimately, to grow into humane, principled, and skilled citizens of a democratic society. The lessons in the program help faculty and staff create a warm, safe, and disciplined school environment where all community members can develop the skills and dispositions they need to interact constructively with others.

All employees at American Paradigm Schools are expected to be true champions of the Caring School Community Program.