26-27 SY Teacher, Full-time Elementary Pre-4

School District of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

6d•$56,796 - $98,293

About The Position

A teacher in the School District of Philadelphia plans and teaches the assigned subject area, following course scope and sequence, and provides instruction through planned courses. The teacher uses real-life applications and simulations to support student analysis and interpretation, teaches the use of tools, materials, processes, and technology (including relevant software), and uses formal and informal classroom and district assessments. This is a Philadelphia Federal Teacher Union (PFT)-represented position. The stated salary range is $56,796–$98,293, depending on education and years of experience. The offer-letter salary is a quote and is contingent on verification of educational credentials and prior employment experience; the quoted salary is non-negotiable. Credential and experience verification may begin at any stage of the hiring process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate for the respective grade level, with endorsements in the respective subject area; alternatively, meet the requirements to obtain an emergency permit and consistently meet emergency permit requirements until instructional certification can be issued.
Demonstrated knowledge of grade-level education principles, practices, and methods; subject-specific expertise; educational content, materials, methodologies, and practices for the respective grade level; critical-thinking methodologies and problem-solving techniques; child growth and development; state standards and performance levels; technological innovations and relevant software used to develop solutions to learning problems; and authentic performance assessment principles.
Ability to assess students’ needs and learning styles and design appropriate differentiated instruction.
Ability to use simulations and technological innovations in the classroom as part of instructional strategies.
Ability to facilitate inquiry-based learning and whole-class, small-group, and individual instruction driven by student needs.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, supportive staff, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

Assess students’ skill levels and align classroom goals and activities with established state and local standards.
Provide instruction in the assigned subject area(s).
Emphasize real-life applications and simulations in instruction.
Teach inquiry techniques that encourage experimentation and alternative approaches to problem solving.
Provide expertise in the use of tools, materials, processes, and technology applications, including relevant software.
Create learning experiences in which students demonstrate comprehension and use technological resources to develop solutions to problems.
Encourage students to use learned skills as tools for inquiry-based learning.
Create a classroom environment with subject-related materials that address students’ needs and interests.
Collaborate with staff within and across disciplines to integrate subject-specific skills across the curriculum.
Keep abreast of developments and improvements in education that affect the instructional program.
Attend faculty meetings to discuss school problems and teaching methods.
Maintain classroom discipline.
Maintain attendance, grade, and other required records.