Esperanza Academy Charter Schools is Hiring an Esperanza Academy Elementary School Teachers (24-25 SY) Near Philadelphia, PA

Start Date: August 15, 2024

School: Esperanza Academy Charter School

Location: 3150 N. Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19133

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 welcoming applications for Elementary School Teachers at our elementary school building for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Our school is proud to offer a safe, structured, and supportive teaching environment. Our elementary school follows the American Reading Company (ARC) as the cornerstone of our English Language Arts curriculum, and we base our Mathematics curriculum on Illustrative Mathematics. We are in search of a passionate, proactive, and life-long learner to join our tight-knit team.

In addition to a highly collaborative work environment, our teachers benefit from tiered supports designed to foster continuous professional development. If you are enthusiastic about education and dedicated to making a positive impact on students' lives, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated community at Esperanza Academy.

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.
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 active PA teacher certifications before their start date: Elementary Education K-6, Grades PK-4, Grades 4-8 (4-6, English Language Arts, and Reading 7-8), PK-4, Grades 4-8 (4-6, Mathematics, 7-8), PK-4, Grades 4-8 (4-6, Science, 7-8), PK-4, Grades 4-8 (4-6, Social Studies, 7-8)
Clearances: All applicants must have current FBI, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks. For more information regarding required clearances click here.
Spanish fluency is preferred but not 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

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