Praxis Tutor
About The Position
Thank you for your interest in joining Belmont Charter Network! We’re excited that you’re considering a career with us. At Belmont, our mission is to provide each student with a high-quality education supported by services that meet the needs of the whole child. Our success starts with passionate, dedicated team members who believe in the power of education to create lasting change. We’re always looking for talented individuals who are committed to equity, collaboration, and growth—both for themselves and the communities we serve. Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social and emotional well-being of each child.Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school including out-of-school time, our social work project and Head start. How do we do this? We do it by ensuring our students have access to complete support both in and out of the classroom through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partners. We believe that schools and learning should be joyful! You can find more about our core values and vision here. We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and by extension our country. We are a mission centered organization that has grown since its founding over 20 years ago to be the organization that serves Philadelphia today. Learn more about our partners who support this vision by creating a full scope of community support for our students and families. Our approach is grounded in trauma informed practice which you can read more about here. Belmont Charter Network is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Praxis Core Prep Class Instructor to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program environment that guides and encourages educators who need help with passing their Praxis/PECT Core exams. In accordance with the mission and standards of Belmont Charter Network.
Requirements
- PA certification and a Bachelor’s degree
- A minimum of five years teaching experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong understanding of the foundational concepts for Praxis General Education.
- Interpersonal skills, energy and an enthusiasm for helping students learn are also essential.
- Philadelphia, PA 19104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degree. Distinguished academic record.
- Prior Standardized test scores such as SAT, GRE or MAT may be required to demonstrate capacity to perform well on similar tests.
- (Retired/Former Teachers encouraged to apply)
Responsibilities
- Prepare aspiring teachers for their exams using Test Prep slideshows and practice tests.
- Present subject matter and test-taking strategies in a clear and engaging manner, as well as answer students’ questions.
- Administer practice exams
- Provide individualized assessment techniques and learning objectives.
- Cover all sections of the exam, so you must feel comfortable teaching Math, Reading and Writing content.
- Must also be available via email to respond to questions or concerns regarding the test review.
- Skilled at working with both small groups and one-to-one instruction as needed.
- Being responsive to students’ needs while maintaining the necessary pace to cover all the key content in the time allotted.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
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