9th Grade Math Teacher Lead, Middle Grades

Heights Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

22h

About The Position

About this Role: The Teacher Lead will work with teams across all grade levels being served (rising 7th-rising 9th) in what is known as the Middle Grades Bridge Summer program. The Teacher Lead helps to develop math content for students entering grades 7-9 in partnership with approximately three math teachers. Students in the program will be heavily recruited from our seven partner schools; Dunbar Elementary, Duckrey Elementary, Bethune Elementary, McMichael Elementary, Julia R Masterman, Girard Arts Music Program, and George W. Carver Engineering and Science school. Heights programs bring together the academic expertise of faculty and student/staff resources with our mission, focus and expertise in implementing college pipeline programming to bring tangible and impactful resources to students and schools. The Teacher Lead will be instrumental in contributing to our mission by maintaining high-quality standards for math instruction. All teachers will be allotted up to 8 hours of remote preparation and planning time between June 3rd-June 21st.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field with a minimum of 3 years teaching experience
Experience in instructional coaching
Passionate about making a difference in the academic outcomes of underserved students
Punctual, present, and responsible
Maintains open and consistent communication
Demonstrate organizational and technology skills
Dedicated to combating systemic racial and economic inequities through providing high quality workforce and education opportunities to students.
Ability to work and contribute to a team
Ability to seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems
Receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve
Dedicated to providing a safe, academically enriching, and engaging summer experience
A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
A belief that all students should be held to high academic standards
Experience teaching and coaching teachers across different content areas
Experience working with youth and understanding of trauma informed teaching practices required
Strong classroom management experience
Heights employees: Must meet expectations to report in-person on a schedule determined by their direct manager and/or the Vice President of the team.
Must meet PA State background check requirements [PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint Check] at hire and every five years thereafter.
Strong orientation to customer service, particularly with regard to students, partners and colleagues
Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office and related applications, as well as use of general office equipment (phones, computers, copiers, etc)
Fluency in the use of data and data systems. Maintains appropriate engagement with data entry, reporting and review.
Must adhere to COVID safety guidelines as established by Heights and/or its partners.
Office-based staff should be mindful of the organization’s strong recommendation that staff maintain up to date with COVID vaccination and boosters.
Site-based staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must submit to any COVID testing or other health screenings as required by the Department of Human Services and/or the School District of Philadelphia.
Must be able to work in a busy, often complex work environment that is generally climate controlled.
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted on an occasional basis.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
Access to reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

Overseeing implementation of curriculum for math classes for rising 7th, rising 8th, and rising 9th graders, including opportunities for project-based learning, assessments and cross-program instructional best practices and routines
Curriculum objectives are made with PA state math standards in mind
Observing, coaching, and evaluating math teachers in areas of content knowledge, ability to build student knowledge/skill set to achieve proficiency, classroom management skills, and professionalism
Leading professional development for math instructors during staff orientation week
Supporting content development for family & student orientation
Attending weekly all staff meetings on Tuesday afternoons
Meeting with math teachers as needed to discuss instructional feedback and next steps
Collaborating with all staff to unify instructional practices and plan for field trips that integrate career exploration and math skills.
Collaborating with math teachers to analyze the results of the Computer Adaptive Test to inform instruction.
Teaching classes in the event of a teacher’s absence or preparing a Teaching Assistant to do so
Developing and retaining high-performing program staff
Utilizing and modeling classroom management strategies throughout the day
Promoting high expectations of both staff and students
Contributing to End of Summer report and proofreading college success rubric reports
Organizing end-of-summer math materials for students to take home including IXL account info
Other administrative duties as needed