Teaching Resident

bladmin; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full payment of tuition and certification expenses

Job summary

Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia seeks a Teaching Resident to support mentoring teachers and to gain certification through a year-long program at Drexel University. This full-time position involves engaging with a college preparatory curriculum, participating in extended learning programs, and building strong relationships with students and faculty.

The role offers competitive pay, full tuition coverage for certification, and opportunities for professional development. Successful candidates will be committed to the mission of helping boys succeed academically and socially.

Qualifications

• Unwavering commitment to the school's mission.
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness.
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with the school community.

Responsibilities

• Support the mentor teacher in curriculum planning and delivery.
• Assess students and use data to inform instruction.
• Build a welcoming, academic, and safe classroom environment.
• Participate in the certification program at Drexel University.

Skills

Commitment to student success

Flexibility

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Teaching Resident

Full‑time, competitively paid position at a first‑rate college preparatory school for boys.

The Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Teaching Fellowship attracts and prepares teaching candidates who will address the sharp racial, socioeconomic, and gender disparities in public education in Philadelphia. The Fellowship, created in partnership with Drexel University and The Center for Black Educator Development, consists of a Teaching Apprenticeship and a Teaching Residency, which begins the formal education and practice that will result in teacher certification.

The Teaching Resident supports teaching and learning under the direction of experienced educators, gradually gaining responsibility over the course of the school year. The resident will promote and nurture the education of students by planning and tailoring courses of study; monitoring, assisting with, and correcting academic efforts; and providing a safe environment conducive to learning and character development. The resident will pursue certification in the desired subject area at Drexel University as part of a year‑long program covering foundational concepts and best practices in the method and practice of teaching. Boys’ Latin offers competitive pay and best‑in‑class benefits, including full payment of tuition and other expenses related to certification.

Responsibilities

• Support the mentor teacher in planning, developing, and delivering a college preparatory curriculum that is aligned with the PA Common Core standards and best practices.
• Support the mentor teacher in assessing students regularly and using data to drive instruction as well as to provide remediation and enrichment based on individual student need and ability.
• Support the mentor teacher in communicating students’ progress toward realizing academic goals, partnering with parents and school personnel to provide instructional and emotional support and resources.
• Support the mentor teacher in building a classroom environment that is welcoming, academic, joyful, and safe.
• Commit to the school’s extended day structure, serving students outside of the regular school day, and teaching in the Leadership Academy, Saturday School, and summer academy programs.
• Enforce the student code of conduct and serve as a culture keeper of the Boys’ Latin mission.
• Complete the year‑long certification program at Drexel University, which begins in June and ends the following May.
• Participate fully in all professional development programming offered by Drexel University, the Center for Black Educator Development, and Boys’ Latin, while meeting regularly with assigned mentor teacher.
• Prepare for and take all required certification examinations, leveraging the support provided by Drexel University and Boys’ Latin.

Competencies

• Unwavering commitment to the school’s mission of preparing boys for success in college and beyond.
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional to drive results among students.
• Willingness to be flexible and go above and beyond to meet the needs of all students.
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with all members of the school community, including students, parents, faculty and staff members, administrators, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• While there is no minimum GPA requirement, preferred candidates earned either a 3.0 cumulative GPA or a GPA of no less than 2.75 within the last two years of undergraduate coursework.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Full payment of tuition and other expenses related to certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, color, age, gender, height, weight, disability, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.