ELA Teacher 9th Grade, Middle Grades

Heights Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

About this Role: Heights Philadelphia offers a Middle Grades Bridge summer program which serves students in rising 7th-rising 9th grade. Programming for rising 9th graders will specifically focus on the transition to high school. The program emphasizes time management, study skills, goal setting, and college readiness.The 9th grade ELA Teacher will work in partnership with summer staff to deliver rigorous and engaging summer programming focused on literacy and high school-level writing. The 9th grade ELA Teacher will leave the program with new skills and ideas to apply to future classrooms or jobs. All teachers will be allotted up to 8 hours of remote preparation and planning time between June 9th - June 27th.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and instructional certification in English Language Arts
Experience teaching middle or high school ELA
Familiarity with the Pennsylvania academic standards for ELA
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
Ability to work and contribute to a team
Ability to seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems
Positive role model
Receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve
Dedicated to providing a safe, academically enriching, and engaging experience
A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
A belief that all students should be held to high academic standards
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

Planning and leading English Language Arts classes for groups of approximately 25 rising 9th grade students that incorporate Heights routines and instructional best practices.
Contributing to student progress and end of summer reports
Creating substitute plans in the event of your absence
Holding office hours for students at least once a week
Planning field trips and/or incorporating guest speakers into your instruction
Coordinating and supporting student execution of final capstone project
Utilizing classroom management strategies throughout the day
Sharing student work on a weekly basis and maintain inviting and inclusive classroom
Participating in ongoing professional development and weekly staff meetings in the spirit of continuous improvement; incorporating feedback given into lessons
Contributing writings, pictures, etc to weekly family newsletter
Forming and maintaining relationships with students’ families, including phone calls and conferences