Start Date: August 15, 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 prioritize the safety of our students and staff to and from school. As a result, we strive to ensure that we provide the necessary support and supervision to ensure a safe environment for all students.

Esperanza Academy Charter School has an opportunity available for a part-time Bus Aide for our special education students. As a dedicated member of our Special Education team, the Bus Aide prioritizes the safety and well-being of students throughout their transportation experience. The primary function of this role is to supervise students during the morning and afternoon routes. The bus aide will uphold our school-wide behavior norms and expectations and track student behavior on daily behavior charts. In addition, the Bus Aide will assist students in safely boarding and disembarking the bus, and ensuring secure seating with the use of seat belts, car seats, or wheelchair restraints as needed. Serving as a positive role model, the Bus Aide exemplifies a positive attitude, good moral character, and integrity.

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 High School diploma
• 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

• 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: Part-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person