PA Certified_7/8 Grade Science Teacher 26-27

First Philadelphia Charter School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School is seeking a 7th/8th Grade Science Teacher to deliver engaging science instruction aligned to state standards and the district’s curriculum. You will work with grade-level teams to plan, assess, and communicate student progress, coordinate with ESL and special education staff, and engage families in student learning.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and PA teaching certification, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to build positive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• PA Certification is required.
• Experience with curriculum planning and state standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make a scope and sequence that aligns with the PSSA Assessment Anchors.
• Create weekly lesson plans aligned to state standards and current curriculum.
• Grade and provide timely feedback to students.
• Communicate with team about school-wide and grade expectations.
• Communicate with families about their child's progress.
• Coordinate with ESL teacher.
• Coordinate 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.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Instructional delivery

Assessment

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Technology use

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PA Certification

Tools

Google Suite for Education

Student Information System

Projector/Document camera

Job description

American Paradigm Schools

8101 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152

Discovering Excellence Through Cultivating Differences

Position: 7th/8th Grade Science 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 science teacher is responsible for creating resources for our curriculum and aligning our curriculum with the PSSA Assessment Anchors. The science 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
• Coordination with ESL teacher
• Coordination 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

• 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