26-27 Math Push-In Teacher

Belmont Charter Network•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in joining Belmont Charter Network! We’re excited that you’re considering a career with us. At Belmont, our mission is to provide each student with a high-quality education supported by services that meet the needs of the whole child. Our success starts with passionate, dedicated team members who believe in the power of education to create lasting change. We’re always looking for talented individuals who are committed to equity, collaboration, and growth—both for themselves and the communities we serve. Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social, and emotional well-being of each child. Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school, including out-of-school time, our social work project, and Head Start. How do we do this? We do it by ensuring our students have access to complete support both in and out of the classroom through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partners. We believe that schools and learning should be joyful! You can find more about our core values and vision here. We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and, by extension, our country. We are a mission-centered organization that has grown since our founding over 20 years ago to be the organization that serves Philadelphia today. Learn more about our partners who support this vision by creating a full scope of community support for our students and families. Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice, which you can read more about here. Your areas of knowledge and expertise: Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds. Creative problem solving A commitment to being a lifelong learner, a commitment to refining your craft A knack for connecting with people across differences, including parents, colleagues, and students. Position Summary: The Math Push-In Teacher is the lead math teacher for 1st and 2nd grade at Belmont Charter School. They are responsible for driving student achievement in mathematics across two grade levels by delivering high-quality, standards-aligned instruction. This role includes leading math instruction for two homerooms throughout the day; one first-grade classroom and one second-grade classroom, providing whole group instruction and leading two targeted small group instruction blocks to ensure all students meet rigorous expectations. The Math Push-In Teacher independently plans and implements instruction aligned to grade-level standards, differentiates to meet diverse learner needs, and uses real-time data to adjust instruction and accelerate learning. They design and facilitate small group instruction, including intervention and enrichment, to close achievement gaps. This teacher is responsible for grading, progress monitoring, and analyzing student data while maintaining accurate records of performance. They communicate regularly with families, providing clear and actionable updates that support student growth.

Requirements

B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution
1-2 years of classroom experience, preferably in urban education
Valid and active Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate
All employees must be able to provide a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check Clearance (Act 34), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Federal Bureau of Investigation Record Check Clearance (Act 114), and Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Clearance (Act 168) before starting work on campus
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails.
Participate in appropriate professional activities.
Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and a variety of individualized needs

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement lesson plans that align with curriculum standards and educational goals.
Create a supportive and engaging classroom environment that promotes student learning and participation.
Assess student progress and provide feedback to students and parents/guardians.
Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional methods.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance.
Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, and school administrators.
Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Execute school wide duties in accordance with school rules and procedures, such as lunch, recess, hallway, or other duties in the school as assigned.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor