Start Date: Fall 2024

School: Esperanza Academy Charter Middle 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 in which it is located. Currently serving grades K-2, and 5-12, 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 improving outcomes for 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 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 the last 10 years, the Academy has achieved a silver or bronze medal rating in the US News and World Report 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

At Esperanza Academy Charter School, we aim to empower students through transformative learning experiences that pave the way for both academic success and life beyond the classroom. We believe that our teachers are key players in achieving that goal. For that reason, we seek out mission-minded, student-centered teachers who believe in the limitless potential of students in urban environments to achieve greatness.

Esperanza Academy Charter School is currently accepting applications for a 6th Grade English Teacher in our middle school for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. As an English Teacher at our school, you'll be an integral part of our dynamic team of educators. Your role is to make reading and writing accessible and engaging for our students. This involves crafting and designing lesson plans, instruction, and assessments aligned with the Common Core and PA-eligible content standards.

You will have the opportunity to foster an inviting, exciting, and innovative learning environment that stimulates students' curiosity and enthusiasm for the written word. If you're passionate about amplifying student voice, inspiring students, and creating a dynamic and enriching learning environment, we invite you to join our team. Your dedication will be instrumental in helping our students excel and thrive.

Esperanza Academy is a safe, structured, and supportive environment in which to teach. Esperanza Academy teachers:

• Are mission-minded leaders both inside and outside the classroom.
• Understand that building strong relationships is critical to student achievement.
• Are student-centered, data-driven, and set a high standard for themselves and their students.
• Are focused on student achievement and are committed to tailoring curriculum and instruction to the needs of our student body.
• Are collaborative team players who believe that they can move ALL students forward.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 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.)
• Certification: Applicants interested in this opportunity should have ONE of the following PA teacher certifications before their start date: Middle-Level English Grades 6-9 or Middle-Level English 7-9.
• Clearances: All applicants must have current FBI, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks. For more information regarding required clearances click here.
• Experience in ARC Core preferred.
• Spanish fluency is preferred but not required.

FOLLOW US

To learn more about Esperanza Academy, please visit our website at https://www.esperanzaacademycs.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants should email their resumes to Talent@neacademy.net. In the subject line of your email, include the role you are applying for to support the talent team in the screening process.

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: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Charter school
• In-person

Work Location: In person