Middle School Science Teaching Opportunity (7th Grade) - 2026/27 SY

Young Scholars Charter School•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Young Scholars Charter School (YSCS) is seeking a passionate Middle School Science Teacher for the 26-27 SY to teach 7th-grade students. YSCS is a free, lottery-based, open-enrollment charter school serving grades 5-8 in Philadelphia. The school's mission is to provide a personalized middle school education that challenges, engages, and prepares all students for future success. YSCS emphasizes project-based learning, high-quality instruction, rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum, and the development of self-motivated citizens, eager learners, and strong leaders. The school fosters a structured and nurturing community with comprehensive programming and a rigorous academic curriculum. Teachers at YSCS have a manageable student load, focus on a single grade and content area, and benefit from ample daily prep time and common planning time. Staff members are integral to decision-making processes, influencing the school's overall direction, including the development of its calendar and schedule.

Requirements

A belief that ALL students should be held to high academic standards
Resilience and professionalism
Ability to build strong relationships and work with different stakeholders
Exceptionally strong strategic thinking
Excellent communication both verbal and written
Commitment to school transformation and continuous improvement
Open to feedback and coaching
Strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
Collaborative approach to problem solving
Experience driving student achievement results
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field
Must hold or be actively working to obtain relevant PA teacher certification within the first year of employment, and completed by the second year

Responsibilities

Plan and provide excellent instruction, making every minute count in your classroom
Develop detailed lesson plans, materials, homework assignments, and assessments based on state standards and school-wide goals for student achievement
Punctual to work
Submits lesson plans on time
Provide differentiated learning opportunities to support each student’s academic growth
Set and reinforce clear expectations for student engagement
Continuously improve based on feedback and coaching from school leaders
Collaborate with other teachers to increase student engagement and achievement
Reward positive student engagement and hold students accountable using school-wide systems
Engage with family members regularly and participate in school-wide family engagement activities including phone calls to family members and school-based meetings with families
Willing to perform other duties as assigned