We are seeking a dedicated, mission-driven 6th-8th Grade ELA Teacher to join our public charter school community. In this role, you will prepare students for high school by delivering rigorous, standards-aligned literacy instruction. You will foster critical thinking, advanced reading comprehension, and analytical writing in a supportive, high-expectations environment. As a charter school educator, you will have the autonomy to innovate while collaborating closely with a tight-knit staff to close achievement gaps.
Essential Responsibilities
- Instructional Delivery: Teach core literacy concepts including text analysis, argumentative and narrative writing, grammar, and academic vocabulary.
- Curriculum Alignment: Design and execute daily lesson plans aligned with the Pennsylvania Core Standards for ELA and school-wide benchmarks.
- Data-Driven Instruction: Analyze qualitative and quantitative student performance data to differentiate instruction for diverse learners, including IEP, 504, and EL students.
- Assessment & Tracking: Administer formative and summative assessments, providing timely, constructive feedback to monitor growth toward targets.
- Classroom Culture: Maintain a safe, inclusive, and highly organized environment using proactive classroom management and Restorative Practices / Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks.
- Family Engagement: Partner with families through frequent, transparent communication regarding student academic progress and behavioral milestones.
- Professional Collaboration: Participate actively in grade-level team meetings, professional development (PD) sessions, and school-wide events.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, Education, or a related field.
- Certification: Valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate
- Clearances: Up-to-date Pennsylvania mandated background checks prior to start date:
- PA State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34)
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
- FBI Fingerprint License Check
- Mandated Reporter Training (Act 126)Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in a public school setting.
- Proven track record of moving student achievement data in middle school reading and writing.
- Familiarity with local state testing frameworks and remediation strategies.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to navigate classroom and school spaces dynamically (standing, walking, sitting for extended intervals).
- Ability to project voice clearly and use classroom interactive technology tools.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
