Academic Support Teacher‍

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‍About Frankford Friends School‍

Since 1833, Frankford Friends School has offered a values-based Quaker education in the heart of Philadelphia. FFS students explore, problem-solve, and work together to expand their understanding of themselves and the world beyond. Frankford Friends School students are members of a community that is highly diverse and inclusive. The racial composition of the school closely mirrors that of the City of Philadelphia. Frankford Friends School`s curriculum emphasizes the 21st century skills of critical thinking, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving. We use the United Nations

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a foundational framework to engage our students in understanding issues in our communities. An important aspect of this initiative is the formation of partnerships with people and organizations who are working on the same issues that students explore in class. Not only do students see what action might look like, but they understand the connection between what they learn and local action and service, and become true protagonists for change in their own communities. Project-based learning is a huge component of the program. Our graduates attend selective public and private high schools.

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General Position Description:

The Academic Support Teacher creates and administers a specialized support program for FFS students who need additional academic support in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics and which emphasizes mutual respect for all people. The Academic Support Teacher is flexible and committed to a continuous process for professional growth. The Academic Support Teacher is a collegial member of the teaching team and of the FFS faculty and staff.

Major responsibilities include lesson planning, teaching individuals and small groups, co-teaching(push-in) with classroom teachers, administering F&P reading assessments, working with middle school literacy classes, and participating in school activities. These activities include supervising lunch and recess, chaperoning field trips, participating in admissions-related events, writing reports, and other related activities that contribute to the School community. All teachers are members of at least one school committee and engage in at least one other activity/job that benefits the school community, as determined by the Head of School, such as leading a team, organizing all-school events, or overseeing activities.

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Reports to:

Director of Academics

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administering F&P reading assessments.
• Serving on the Academic Support Team to determine which students need academic support.
• Providing periodic updates of work and progress of each student receiving support to teachers and the Director of Academics.
• Communicating with parents and caregivers about their child’s progress (phone, email, conferences, newsletters, report cards). Be available for individual meetings when needed.
• Assisting with Admissions evaluations.
• Working with small groups in classrooms.
• Evaluate the progress of students through formal and informal assessment.
• Promote high expectations, demonstrate a caring attitude, and establish an environment that supports social, emotional, and academic development in students.
• Manage student behavior expectations through positive and productive Responsive Classroom management techniques for improving student behavior.
• Integrate the Quaker testimonies of peace, simplicity, integrity, community and stewardship into the curriculum and when interacting with community members.

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Other related duties as assigned: The essential functions and duties listed above are intended to describe the general components of the position and the level of work performed by the Spanish Language Specialist. The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The omission of functions or duties does not exclude them from this position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position, as determined by the Head of School.

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Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

The successful candidate is a collegial and dedicated teacher who is well versed in their subject area, able to form excellent relationships with young children and has:

• A minimum 3 years of teaching experience in related age groups and subjects;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• The interest in and capability to work, plan, and implement project-based learning initiatives;
• The ability to establish cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and parents;
• Strong organizational skills;
• A comfort and excitement about working with children from diverse backgrounds;
• A high level of interest in collaboration;
• Experience with using educational technologies

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Educational Requirements:

BA or BS in Education. A reading Specialist certification or advanced degree is preferred.

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Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• This position requires significant flexibility and the capacity to work in a variety of settings: office, classroom, community meeting spaces, outdoors, etc. It may require the ability to sit, stand, walk up and down up to three flights of stairs and through the campus, for the entirety of the school day, in all seasons, and to occasionally carry children or lift up to 35 lbs.;
• The Academic Support Teacher will encounter a wide variety of challenges and deadlines and will work with a diverse array of persons, including students, families, FFS employees, and community members. They must be able to work in an environment that can be highly stressful at times and have the ability to be flexible as needed;
• Be able to pass all criminal record checks, background checks, and child abuse clearances

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Employment Type:

Exempt | Full-time, 10 month

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The School believes that children benefit most from in-person classes and activities as well as from relationships with faculty and staff who engage with them in all areas of school life. The School encourages its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and reserves the right to require its employees to receive the COVID-19 primary series and booster vaccinations, subject to the limitations of federal and state law, employee eligibility, and the availability of the vaccine.

FFS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or gender. In addition to federal law requirements, FFS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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Hours:

On campus hours between 7:45 and 3:30 on all school days (until 4:30 on Tuesdays)

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Wage Range and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience, with benefits to include: paid parental leave; tuition remission and free after care for children who attend FFS; health care; professional development; 5% match on retirement contributions; and 10 days PTO.

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This description is subject to change by Frankford Friends School as the needs and requirements of the position change.