Senior Seminar Teacher Immediate Need

YouthBuild Philly • Philadelphia, PA

just now • $60,000 - $68,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Seminar teacher will create a positive, relationship-centered learning environment across four sections of Senior Seminar, where student voice and authentic thinking drive instruction. You will design learner-centered lessons that help students develop transferable competencies and professional skills such as teamwork, resilience, and high-quality work, culminating in the creation and presentation of individualized post-secondary plans. By tracking progress, offering ongoing feedback, and communicating updates through PowerSchool, you will play a key role in each student’s success. Additionally, you will work in cross-departmental teams to support cohorts of students, actively participating in a dynamic, collaborative school culture under the guidance of the Director of Academics.

Requirements

• Invested in our core values - Respect, Excellence and Perseverance.
• Equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve.
• Passionate about community service and civic engagement.
• Excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at YouthBuild and beyond.
• Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
• Three to five years’ teaching experience, preferred.
• A current Social Studies 7-12 certification; special education certification, background or experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment built on strong relationships.
• Design learner-centered lessons for students, four sections of Senior Seminar classes in total, that develop transferable competencies and culminate in the demonstration of a student’s individual post-secondary plan.
• Use instructional strategies where student voice and thinking are the primary focus and content coverage is secondary.
• Develop learning experiences that emphasize professional skills (e.g. teamwork, people skills, motivation, high quality work, resilience and self-development).
• Collaborate with the specialized services team to ensure student success, by providing teacher input, attending IEP meetings and ensuring all students receive accommodations and modifications per their students’ IEPs and/or English language needs.
• Track student progress, give frequent actionable feedback to students and communicate student progress to the greater community through PowerSchool.
• Facilitate one section of independent study hall per day, providing a structured, supportive environment where students can focus on academic tasks, access guidance as needed, and develop effective study habits while ensuring a quiet and productive atmosphere.
• Work in inter-departmental teams to support the success of a group of students as they move through our rigorous program.
• Participate in a highly collaborative, fluid school culture that requires strong interpersonal skills and flexibility.
• Provide mentorship to a cohort of 4–5 students, offering consistent academic and personal support to help them stay on track toward meeting graduation requirements.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by the Director of Academics.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with an employer match
• Employer paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Strong community support and involvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level