Start Date: Fall 2024

School: Esperanza Academy Charter School

Location: Multi-site Campus in North Philadelphia

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. During the 2024-2025 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 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 Bilingual Secondary School Counselors for this upcoming 2024-2025 school year for grades 9th-12th. This team member is responsible for driving a positive school culture that is student-centered, structured, and celebrates student progress to maximize student outcomes. We seek a strengths-focused, SEL, and trauma-informed, collaborative team member who is motivated by the limitless potential of their students.

The Bilingual School Counselor will focus on supporting teachers by equipping students with social and emotional skills to eliminate barriers to engagement. This role will support working together with instructional staff to cultivate grit, a growth mindset, and communication and self-advocacy skills in students. The work includes oversight of assigned grade levels, leading small groups, providing referrals for external support, and supporting schoolwide climate and attendance initiatives that support academic outcomes. A relationship-driven individual, the Bilingual Secondary School Counselor will leverage relationships with all stakeholders to support the needs of ALL Esperanza Academy students effectively.

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 student-centered, data-driven instruction while maintaining high standards.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny.
• Experience in an urban setting with high percentages of English Language Development (ELD) and Special Education (SPED) students.
• A Master’s Degree in School Counseling from an institution with an accredited program in the field of school counseling.
• Certification: Elementary and Secondary School Counselor, PK-12 OR Secondary School Counselor, 7-12
• 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.
• Spanish fluency is required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and short-term 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 ecosystem that is committed to creating an opportunity community for the residents of this neighborhood.

​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

Pay: $50,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• School Counseling Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person