General Education Teacher

Enspire Consulting Group•Phliadelphia, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher creates and maintains a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports students’ academic, social, and emotional development. The role involves planning and delivering developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Pennsylvania academic standards, differentiating instruction to meet individual needs, assessing and monitoring student progress, and using data to guide instructional decisions. The Teacher works with school leadership, colleagues, support staff, and families to promote student success, and is expected to demonstrate strong instructional knowledge, organization, sound judgment, effective communication, and positive relationship-building. The ideal candidate is patient, creative, collaborative, and student-centered, and is committed to meeting students’ diverse needs while maintaining high expectations and a respectful classroom environment. Success is demonstrated through meaningful and developmentally appropriate student learning, standards-aligned and responsive instruction, consistent use of differentiation and assessment data, a safe and inclusive classroom, accurate documentation and communication of student progress, positive professional relationships, proactive collaboration, compliance with school policies and safety requirements, and a commitment to accountability and continuous improvement. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or a related field, a valid Pennsylvania teaching certification in an eligible grade band, and at least one year of teaching experience. Required clearances and training include current Pennsylvania child abuse, criminal history, federal criminal history, and arrest/conviction records. The role is full-time, in person, and pays $25.00–$40.00 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or a related field.
Valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in one of the following: Pennsylvania Grades PK–4, Early Childhood Education N–3, or Elementary Education K–6.
At least one year of teaching experience.
Current Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), within one year.
Current Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Check (Act 34), within one year.
Pennsylvania Department of Education Federal Criminal History Report (FBI), within five years.
Current Pennsylvania Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form (Act 24), within one year.
Ability to differentiate instruction and develop engaging lessons aligned with state standards.
Strong knowledge of instructional planning, preparation, pedagogy, student development, and diverse learning needs.
Strong classroom management and behavioral support skills.
Ability to create a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative classroom environment.
Strong assessment and student progress-monitoring skills, including the ability to use student data to inform instructional decisions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and families.
Ability to work independently; strong organization, planning, and time-management skills.
Patience, creativity, flexibility, and adaptability.
Understanding of confidentiality and professional discretion; commitment to student safety, well-being, academic growth, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Subject-specific degree.
Three or more years of K–3 teaching experience.
Experience in an early childhood or elementary school setting.
Experience differentiating instruction for students with diverse academic, developmental, behavioral, or learning needs.
Experience using assessment data to inform instructional planning and intervention.
Experience collaborating with families and multidisciplinary educational teams.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with Pennsylvania academic standards, curriculum expectations, and student needs.
Establish clear instructional outcomes and learning objectives, and maintain instructional planning documentation and records.
Differentiate learning experiences to address students’ varied abilities, developmental levels, learning styles, and individual needs.
Provide instruction, support, guidance, and feedback that develop students’ academic, social, problem-solving, communication, and independent learning skills.
Establish classroom expectations, routines, and procedures, and use management and behavioral strategies that support engagement and positive behavior.
Support students’ social-emotional development and well-being, respond to individual needs, and follow safety procedures and emergency protocols.
Conduct formal and informal assessments; collect, maintain, and analyze student performance and progress data; and use results to guide planning and instruction.
Monitor student progress, identify needs for additional support or intervention, and maintain timely student records, assessment documentation, and progress reports.
Communicate student progress, strengths, concerns, and areas for growth to parents or guardians and appropriate school personnel.
Build professional, respectful relationships with families; participate in conferences and meetings; respond to questions and concerns; and maintain confidentiality.
Collaborate with educational team members and school leadership to address student needs and support school priorities.
Participate in professional development, reflect on instructional effectiveness, and apply learning to improve practice.
Maintain required certifications, clearances, training, documentation, and compliance activities; promptly communicate safety or student concerns as required.
Participate in assigned school activities, events, programs, and initiatives; help maintain an organized learning environment; and perform other related duties as assigned.