Foreign Language Teacher

Global Leadership Academy•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Leadership Academy Schools in Philadelphia are redefining what's possible in public education. The world is our classroom. GLA scholars have traveled to Kenya, China, Haiti, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Canada, Atlanta, Tennessee and more. We view education as liberation and are committed to closing the achievement gap through exposure, access, and opportunity. With a groundbreaking school design that centers our children as world travelers and change agents, we deliver rigorous instruction that empowers scholars to take ownership over their learning while equipping them to compete on the local, national and international stage. GLA educators are fired up about teaching and learning. They want to spend their time immersing themselves in the rich content that they teach. They believe in the power of family and community partnerships and want to nurture the gifts that our children inherently possess. GLA schools value educators who truly listen to what scholars are saying-who encourage children to take intellectual risks, and who praise their insights and curiosities along the way. Successful GLA educators have a spirit of continual improvement, a hunger for feedback and professional growth, and a dedication to excellence. Foreign language teachers at GLA make language come alive in our buildings. They immerse scholars in culture and encourage them to make connections. They push scholars to speak, write, and understand languages other than their natural-born language and use creative and engaging tools to strengthen language acquisition while cultivating student curiosity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required in field of education
Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking.
Must possess strong people skills and emotional intelligence when dealing with students, parents, and colleagues, as well as a demonstrated understanding of and investment in the School.

Nice To Haves

Current teaching license (current or in progress)

Responsibilities

Developing scholar understanding and appreciation of culture of countries where foreign language is spoken
Teaching scholars how to interpret foreign languages
Providing instruction in literature and cross-cultural studies.
Designing lessons that allow scholars to practice and master language
Plan for class activities, including preparing units and daily lesson plans, identifying materials to implement class activities, preparing class projects, giving children feedback on completed work to ensure mastery of presented material, and grading of tests and assignments in a timely manner.
Establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units and projects
Maintaining positive relationships with scholars, parents, coworkers and supervisors
Creating a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment
Working with scholars in both small groups and large groups
Tracking and evaluating student academic progress
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
Identify the educational needs of scholars and altering instruction to meet student needs
Communicate with parents on a regular basis about schedule, assignments, events, and individual scholar needs. Meet with parents during scheduled conferences during the school year.
Other duties as assigned by CEO, Principal, or Academy Leader