Esperanza Academy Teacher of The Deaf and Hearing - Philadelphia, United States - Esperanza Academy Charter School

Esperanza Academy Charter School

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Philadelphia, United States

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Description

START DATE:
August 15, 2024

SCHOOL:
Esperanza Academy Charter School

LOCATION:
4261 N. 5th Street. Philadelphia, PA, 19140

ABOUT ESPERANZA ACADEMY
Esperanza means hope.

Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS) is located in the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia and prides itself on serving the students in the community.

During the school year, Esperanza Academy will serve grades:
K-3, and 6-12. Esperanza Academy believes that education can be a vehicle for social and economic progress for marginalized communities.

As a result, we are relentless in our pursuit to provide our students with the best educational option in the Philadelphia area.

Our proven track record of academic success with historically underserved students sets us apart.

The Academy has 11th-grade test scores above the city of Philadelphia average and value-added math and reading proficiency growth is among the highest in Pennsylvania.

Students graduate at a rate exceeding 90% and drop out at a rate of only 1%.

For 8 out of 10 years, the Academy has been awarded a silver or bronze medal rating in the US News ranking of Best High Schools in the country.

By the fall of 2025, we will have fully expanded to a K-12 school serving over 2,400 students. This expansion will result in Esperanza Academy being the second-largest single charter school in the city of Philadelphia.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join our team at Esperanza Academy Charter School and make a meaningful impact as a
part-time Teacher for the
Deaf and Hearing Impaired (DHI) for the upcoming
school year.

In this role, you'll work with a small caseload of students, dedicating approximately seven to eight hours per week. Compensation is on an hourly basis.

Your primary responsibility will be ensuring that the educational needs of children who are deaf or hearing impaired are effectively met, while also fostering their independence to help them achieve their full potential.

You will serve as a resource and provide valuable guidance to educators and families on meeting the needs of these students.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of DHI students and are eager to join a collaborative and supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply.

Together, let's empower our students to thrive academically and beyond.

Esperanza Academy offers a safe, structured, and supportive teaching environment where educators:

Embrace our mission both inside and outside the classroom.
Recognize the importance of cultivating strong relationships for student success.
Prioritize studentcentered, datadriven instruction while maintaining high standards.
A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny.
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required. (Official transcripts showing the degree conferred are required before the starting date of employment.)

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Certification

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Applicants interested in this opportunity should have one of the following PA teacher certifications before their start date
:Special Education - Hearing Impaired PK

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Proficient in utilizing amplification equipment, including hearing aids, FM/sound field systems, cochlear implants, and other relevant devices.

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Clearances: All applicants must have current FBI, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks. For more information regarding required clearances please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education website.

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- _Spanish fluency is preferred but not required. _

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and shortterm disability insurance, and a retirement plan starting your first day of employment
Access to other supplemental voluntary benefits
Tuition Reimbursement is available after 6 months of employment
Paid time off
Be connected to a larger missionminded organization that is committed to creating an opportunity community for the residents of the Hunting Park area

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Esperanza Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at Esperanza Academy are based on doing what is best for kids, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type

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Part-time

Pay:
$ $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: - 5 per week

Schedule: