English Language Arts Instructor, Academy - Philadelphia, United States - Heights Philadelphia

Heights Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Steppingstone Academy is hiring Summer faculty.

The English Language Arts (ELA) teacher is responsible for lesson planning for rising 5th and 6th or 7th and 8th graders.

The ELA teacher will create rigorous content to instruct students in reading. writing (including grammar exercises), and public speaking.

Additionally, the ELA teacher will work closely with the Manager of Middle School Academy and other faculty members to find alignment and connection between content areas.

You'll be responsible for:

Submitting a syllabus to the Manager of Middle School Academy, detailing course goals and desired outcomes before the start of the program
Delivering rigorous and challenging instructional material, appealing to multiple learning styles
Utilizing effective classroom management strategies during instruction
Attending required preprogram Faculty Think Tank sessions (dates to be determined) and Weekly Faculty Meetings during Summer Program
Assigning takehome activities and projects, providing constructive feedback for students via midprogram and final reports
Working closely with Faculty and Manager of Middle School Academy to analyze data to inform instruction
Working with colleagues to plan and implement program activities as needed
Being accountable for student achievement, scaffolding and differentiating instruction to support student achievement
Incorporating Steppingstone Academy routines and instructional strategies, demonstrating an ability to be receptive to feedback
Monitoring students during classroom transitions, on trips, during activities, and as needed
Supporting breakfast and/or lunch on a rotating basis
Taking attendance and evaluate students using online software (actively document and monitor student progress in their classes through assessments and academic goal setting for students to achieve higher reading and math levels)
Assisting students with independent and group assignments
Engaging students in useful, dynamic, and creative instruction that bolsters core skills to help them be successful in academically challenging environments
Substitute teaching for faculty members who are absent

About you:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Experience teaching middle/high school students
Demonstrated proficiency in one or more content areas (e.g. Algebra, Biology, English Literature, History, Dance, Physical Education, Art )
Experience teaching students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Willingness to work collaboratively with faculty and Manager of Middle School Academy to achieve desired learning outcomes including but not limited to:
Implementing cross-curricular instruction
Assessing student academic and social emotional strengths; responding to areas where improvement is necessary

Heights employees:

Must meet expectations to report inperson on a schedule determined by their direct manager and/or the Vice President of the team.
Must meet PA State background check requirements [PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint Check] at hire and every five years thereafter.
Strong orientation to customer service, particularly with regard to students, partners and colleagues
Fluency in the use of data and data systems. Maintains appropriate engagement with data entry, reporting and review.
Must adhere to COVID safety guidelines as established by Heights and/or its partners.
Officebased staff should be mindful of the organization's strong recommendation that staff maintain up to date with COVID vaccination and boosters.
Sitebased staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 and must submit to any COVID testing or other health screenings as required by the Department of Human Services and/or the School District of Philadelphia.
Must be able to work in a busy, often complex work environment that is generally climate controlled.
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted on an occasional basis.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
Access to reliable transportation required