K-6 Elementary Teacher

Global Leadership Academy•Philadelphia, PA

23h

About The Position

Global Leadership Academy Charter School (GLA) is seeking a passionate and creative Elementary Teacher for a culturally rich environment. GLA redefines public education, viewing the world as its classroom and empowering scholars to become world travelers and change agents. The school offers rigorous instruction, closing the achievement gap through exposure, access, and opportunity, equipping scholars for local, national, and international stages.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
Ability and willingness to work an extended schedule.
Proven ability to work well with children, adults, and parents.
Demonstrated ability to analyze raw data and develop goals for students.
Experience working with a diverse population including low to moderate-income families.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties required.
Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward scholars.
Establish and accurately maintain a variety of files and record keeping systems.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Perform a variety of clerical functions.
Deal with sensitive material in a confidential manner.
Establish and maintain co-operative relationships with school personnel, students, parents, and the community.
Maintain regular attendance.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing.
Demonstrate the ability to exercise patience, caring, and concern in new and sometimes stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Preferably a Master's Degree in the human services field.

Responsibilities

Provide direct instruction to all scholars.
Develop lesson plans and curriculum materials.
Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational ability.
Work with students in small groups and large groups.
Collaborate daily regarding student progress.
Act as a resource person to teachers, scholars, and parents.
Consult with school administrators, parents, and other interested parties in the development and implementation of individual scholar plans.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
Maintain accurate records.
Identify the educational needs of scholars and alter instruction to meet student needs.
Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
Employ strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and determine their priorities.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results.
Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Evaluate critically the educational achievements of students and give assignments according to their interests and ability.
Prepare lesson plans and organize a meaningful instructional program.
Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.
Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.
Other duties as assigned by CEO, Principal, or Special Education Director.