Middle School Science and Global Studies Teacher Grades 6-8 (School Year 26-27)

Global Leadership Academy•Philadelphia, PA

20h•$50,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Global Leadership Academy Charter School A Global Academies School Preparing Future Leaders of the World JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Middle School Global Studies and 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 The Middle School Global Studies and Science Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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