K-5 Elementary Teacher - West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School

SCIENCE TEACHER

Science Teacher-10 month

Full-time

Comprehensive benefits package at no additional cost to the employees

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION

West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School is an inner city Arts and Technology K-5 Elementary School. We are a family oriented environment with family and community involvement being an integral part of our mission to enrich the lives of our students.

JOB SUMMARY

WPACES is seeking a high energy, innovative educator to join our professional community as well as considering the developmental and social needs of the children.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• create lesson plans
• teach using lectures, technology and hands-on learning experiences
• Work with students in small groups and large groups
• Collaborates daily in regards to student progress
• Consults with school administrators
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
• Maintain accurate records
• Identifying the educational needs of students and altering instruction to meet student needs
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement and maintain an orderly, disciplined classroom
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments and improvements in education as it affects the instructional program; attends faculty meetings to discuss school problems and teaching methods.
• Assesses the skill level of students and aligns classroom goals and activities to established state and local standards.
• Collaborates with staff members to develop interesting, innovative learning experiences

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 2 + years teaching experience
• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from an accredited college or university
• Must be able to obtain or currently have all background clearances (Federal, PA State, & Child Abuse).
• Valid PA teaching certificate
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing
• In the event that the need arises, you will need to be able to: lift, pull or push up to 15 lbs, walk a standard flight of stairs, or stand or sit for up to 45 minutes.