Middle School Math Teacher

Global Leadership Academy•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Global Leadership Academy Charter School is seeking a Middle School Math Teacher to provide rigorous, engaging mathematics instruction in a culturally rich, inclusive school environment. GLA’s educational approach centers scholars as world travelers and change agents and emphasizes exposure, access, opportunity, and student ownership of learning. Math teachers build thinking classrooms where scholars are encouraged to ask questions, develop conceptual understanding, and solve authentic, real-world problems. The teacher designs instruction aligned with Pennsylvania Core standards and standards for mathematical practice, assesses and supports scholar progress, communicates with families, and contributes to ongoing professional learning. 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design rigorous lessons aligned with PA Core standards for mathematical content and practice.
Plan classroom activities, units, daily lessons, materials, and projects.
Provide feedback on completed work 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.
Meet with parents during scheduled school-year conferences.
Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO, Principal, or Academy Leader.