PA Certified_ Elementary Teacher-4th grade

American Paradigm Schools • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Elementary Teacher is responsible for creating curriculum resources and aligning curriculum with the PSSA Assessment Anchors. The teacher works as part of a grade-level team to coordinate school-wide efforts and meet school goals in service to students. The role is at First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter Schools and reports to the Principal. It is a full-time, exempt position with a 10-month employment duration.

American Paradigm Schools emphasize equity and excellence while celebrating the uniqueness of their communities. Employees are expected to champion the Caring School Community Program, which supports positive classroom and schoolwide communities, students’ social and emotional learning, and a warm, safe, disciplined environment. The program aims to help students become caring and responsible members of their communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Pennsylvania certification required.
• Knowledge and skills in customer and personal service, education and training, computers and electronics, instruction, psychology, mathematics, public safety and security, sociology and anthropology, social perceptiveness, monitoring, complex problem solving, judgment and decision making, systems analysis, and evaluation.
• Technology skills with Google Suite for Education, a student information system, and student intervention programs.
• Ability to use a document camera, projector, laptop, and copier.

Responsibilities

• Create a scope and sequence aligned with the PSSA Assessment Anchors.
• Create weekly lesson plans aligned with state standards and the current curriculum in coordination with APS.
• Grade student work and provide timely feedback.
• Communicate with the team about school-wide and grade-level expectations.
• Communicate with families about students’ progress.
• Coordinate with the ESL teacher.
• Coordinate with the special education teacher.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students.
• Attend after-school events as needed.
• Ensure students’ safety and well-being.
• Champion the Caring School Community Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level