Middle School Science Teacher

Global Leadership Academy•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Global Leadership Academy Charter School is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher to provide rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in a culturally rich, globally focused school environment. GLA’s educational approach encourages scholars to be curious, ask questions, develop conceptual understanding, and solve authentic real-world problems through critical thinking. The school’s mission centers on education as liberation and on preparing scholars to become world travelers and change agents. The teacher designs and delivers lessons aligned with Pennsylvania Core standards for Global Studies and Science practice and content. The role includes planning units, daily lessons, activities, materials, and projects; setting clear objectives; providing feedback; grading work; assessing and tracking academic progress; and adapting instruction to scholars’ educational needs. The teacher builds positive relationships with scholars, parents, colleagues, and supervisors, and creates a safe, respectful, inclusive classroom. The teacher also communicates regularly with parents, participates in conferences and professional learning activities, and performs other duties assigned by the CEO, Principal, or Academy Leader. This is a salaried, ten-month position. Initial salary offers range from $50,000 to $75,000, with placement based on experience and attained education. A bachelor’s degree in education is required; a current teaching license for Grades 4–8 Social Studies/Science is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in the field of 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 Social Studies/Science.

Responsibilities

Design rigorous lessons aligned with Pennsylvania Core standards for Global Studies and Science practice and content.
Plan class activities, units, daily lessons, materials, and class projects.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Provide feedback on scholars’ completed work and grade tests and assignments in a timely manner.
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 adapt 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.