Middle School Math Teacher - GLA SW
Global Leadership Academy•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Global Leadership Academy Schools in Philadelphia are redefining public education by creating a culturally rich environment where passionate and creative global educators can make an impact. The world is their classroom, with scholars traveling internationally and domestically. GLA views education as liberation, committed to closing the achievement gap through exposure, access, and opportunity. The school design centers children as world travelers and change agents, delivering rigorous instruction that empowers scholars to own their learning and compete on a global stage.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required in field of education or mathematics education.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking.
- Must possess strong people skills and emotional intelligence when dealing with students, parents, and colleagues, as well as a demonstrated understanding of and investment in the School.
Nice To Haves
- Current teaching license (Grades 4-8 Math)
Responsibilities
- Designing rigorous, PA Core standards-aligned lessons based on the standards for mathematical practice and content
- Plan for class activities, including preparing units and daily lesson plans, identifying materials to implement class activities, preparing class projects, giving children feedback on completed work to ensure mastery of presented material, and grading of tests and assignments in a timely manner.
- Establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units and projects
- Maintaining positive relationships with scholars, parents, coworkers and supervisors
- Creating a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment
- Working with scholars in both small groups and large groups
- Tracking and evaluating student academic progress
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
- Identify the educational needs of scholars and altering instruction to meet student needs
- Communicate with parents on a regular basis about schedule, assignments, events, and individual scholar needs. Meet with parents during scheduled conferences during the school year.
- Other duties as assigned by CEO, Principal, or Academy Leader
Benefits
- Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and levels of attained education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
