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

School District of Philadelphia

About The Position

A teacher in the School District of Philadelphia plans and teaches the assigned subject area, following the scope and sequence for courses, and provides instruction through a variety of planned courses. The role uses real-life applications and simulations to help students analyze and interpret material, and teaches the use of tools, materials, processes, and technology—including pertinent software—in lessons. Teachers use formal and informal classroom and district assessments. The teacher assesses student skill levels and learning needs, aligns instruction with state and local standards, and provides differentiated, inquiry-based learning opportunities. The role also involves maintaining a supportive classroom environment, collaborating with colleagues, keeping current with educational developments, attending faculty meetings, maintaining classroom discipline, and keeping required student records.

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; or meet the requirements to obtain an emergency permit and consistently meet its requirements until instructional certification can be issued.
Demonstrated knowledge of grade-level education principles, practices, and methods; subject-specific content; educational materials and methodologies; critical thinking and problem-solving techniques; child growth and development; state standards and performance levels; educational technology and pertinent software; and authentic performance assessment principles.
Demonstrated ability to assess student needs and learning styles and design appropriate differentiated instruction.
Demonstrated ability to use simulations and technological innovations in classroom instruction.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate inquiry-based learning and whole-class, small-group, and individual instruction based on student needs.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, support 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 respective subject area.
Use 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, including pertinent software applications.
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.