Middle School Math Teacher - GLA SW

Global Leadership Academy•Philadelphia, PA

2d•$47,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Global Leadership Academy Charter School is seeking a Middle School Math Teacher to deliver rigorous, standards-aligned math instruction in a culturally rich, globally focused school environment. GLA Schools view education as liberation and aim to close the achievement gap through exposure, access, and opportunity. The school encourages scholars to take ownership of their learning, develop conceptual understanding, ask questions, and solve authentic real-world problems. The teacher designs lessons aligned with Pennsylvania Core standards and mathematical practices, plans instruction and classroom activities, assesses and tracks scholar progress, and adapts instruction to meet individual educational needs. The role also involves building positive relationships with scholars, families, colleagues, and supervisors; maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom; and communicating regularly with parents. This is a salaried, ten-month position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in education or mathematics education.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking.
Strong people skills and emotional intelligence when working with students, parents, and colleagues.
Demonstrated understanding of and investment in the school.

Nice To Haves

Current teaching license for Grades 4–8 Math.

Responsibilities

Design rigorous lessons aligned with Pennsylvania Core standards for mathematical practice and content.
Plan class activities, units, and daily lessons; identify materials; and prepare class projects.
Provide feedback on completed work to support mastery and grade tests and assignments in a timely manner.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Maintain positive relationships with scholars, parents, coworkers, and supervisors.
Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
Work with scholars in small and large groups.
Track and evaluate student academic progress.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Identify scholars’ educational needs and adjust instruction to meet them.
Communicate regularly with parents about schedules, assignments, events, and individual scholar needs, and meet with parents during scheduled school-year conferences.
Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO, Principal, or Academy Leader.