The Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School, a National Blue Ribbon school in the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia, has an opening for a 1st grade elementary teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. This is a long-term substitute position that will be available from August 28, 2023 through March 1, 2024

“Giving meaning to the lives of our children in the present while preparing them to become active citizens in a democratic society” –Grace Lee Boggs

Our mission: FACTS provides children with an exemplary education that utilizes traditional arts and cultures found within their own and neighboring communities as the catalyst for critical inquiry and community engagement. FACTS has high academic standards, is community-based, incorporates and respects the lives of students and their families, engages students in understanding their own cultures and communities, and engages students in understanding their role as active participants in working for a just society.

Position Summary

Teachers are responsible for ensuring student achievement and learning by delivering appropriate and effective instruction to all assigned students and by providing students with the support and guidance they need to succeed. Teachers are expected to challenge, inspire, and actively engage students in their own learning process by teaching both for content and for critical thinking and life character development. Teachers work collaboratively and coordinate instruction and assessment with other staff members. Regular and predictable attendance are essential functions of this position. A full job description can be found on our school website.

Qualifications

● Understanding of and support for FACTS’ mission is required

● Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in appropriate subject area is required

● Ability to convey genuine enthusiasm for the subject and establish an environment with high expectations for the learning of all students is required

● Excellent planning skills, computer proficiency and word processing skills are required

● Genuine desire to work cooperatively with colleagues and the capacity to work effectively with diverse populations is required

● Experience in differentiated instruction and collaborative teaching is preferred

● Successful relevant teaching experience in an urban school setting is preferred

● Fluency in another language in addition to English is a plus

● Additional ESL and/or Special Education certification(s) a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school

Work Location: In person