26/27 K- 8 Elementary Teacher ($5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Certified Teachers)

Phalen Leadership Academies•Merrillville, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is seeking a passionate, devoted teacher to support scholars’ academic and social development. Teachers create caring classroom environments, set ambitious achievement goals, and hold scholars accountable for meeting them. They plan and deliver rigorous instruction, assess mastery, track progress, and intervene or adjust instruction as needed. The role’s key deliverables include: 100% of scholars meeting projected growth goals in ELA and Math; 85% scholar satisfaction on classroom surveys; 90% of scholars persisting through the academic year; 95% average daily scholar attendance; and 1.5 years of growth for each scholar performing below grade level. The position is at Higher Institute of Arts and Technology (HIAT), a K–8 charter school in Merrillville, Indiana, serving more than 200 students and providing an educational experience focused on arts and technology. PLA is an education nonprofit that operates and supports schools and offers additional programs in summer learning, reading and math intervention, and workforce development. The organization describes career advancement and expanded income opportunities through its network. PLA offers a competitive, market-aligned base salary, healthcare, vision and dental insurance, professional development, coaching and mentoring, participation in school professional communities, and incentive and bonus opportunities. The posting also advertises a $5,000 sign-on bonus for certified teachers.

Requirements

Passion for working with students and families in underserved communities.
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with appropriate endorsements if applicable.
Valid state teacher license or enrollment in a credentialing program.
Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment.
Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction.

Nice To Haves

Certified teachers are eligible for the advertised $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

Ensure scholars master the academic and social skills needed to succeed.
Set ambitious goals for student achievement and hold scholars accountable for accomplishing them.
Create a powerful learning environment.
Plan and deliver rigorous instruction.
Assess scholars for mastery and track their progress.
Intervene and/or adjust instruction as necessary to support scholar success.
Work toward the stated scholar growth, satisfaction, persistence, and attendance deliverables.