Social Studies Teacher - Philadelphia, United States - The Laboratory Charter School

Description

• Assess students' skill levels and align classroom goals and activities to established state and local standards.
• Teaches inquiry techniques that encourage experimentation and alternative approaches to problemsolving.
• Provides students with learning experiences requiring them to demonstrate comprehension of concepts and the ability to use technological resources in developing solutions to problems.
• Provides instruction that encourages students to use learned skills as tools for inquirybased learning.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments and improvements in education as it affects the instructional program; attends faculty meetings to discuss school problems and teaching methods.
• Maintains classroom discipline.
• Maintains attendance, grade, and other required records.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

• The principles, practices, and methods of grade level education.
• Subjectspecific expertise.
• The contents, materials, methodologies, and practices utilized within education at the respective grade level.
• Critical thinking methodologies and problemsolving techniques.
• The theories and principles of child growth and development.
• State standards and performance levels.
• Authentic performance assessment principles.

• Assess students' needs and learning styles and design differentiated instruction to meet their needs appropriately.
• Use simulations and technological innovations in the classroom to pursue instructional strategies.
• Facilitate inquirybased learning as well as whole class, small group, and individual instruction, driven by student needs.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, supportive staff, parents, and students.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

• Bachelor's (required)

• Teaching: 2 years (required)

• Teaching Certification (required)