Job Title: Classroom Teacher; Mathematics (Grades 6-8)

Franklin Towne Charter Elementary is seeking a dedicated elementary school teacher to educate our school’s students and promote the FTCES philosophy of establishing a happy and nurturing environment that both promotes and cultivates a positive learning experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.

· Develops schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.

· Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

· Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

· Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

· Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.

· Provide appropriate feedback on work.

· Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.

· Maintain accurate and complete records of student's progress and development.

· Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.

· Prepare required reports on students and activities.

· Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.

· Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

· Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

· Prepare the classroom for class activities.

· Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

· Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.

· Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

· Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.

· Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails.

· Participate in appropriate professional activities.

· Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.

· Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, & other Skills:

· Bachelor's in education from an accredited institution or related field of teaching.

· Pennsylvania State certification in teaching in appropriate subject/grade area.

· Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.

· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

· Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

· Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, and state.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• Math

Physical setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19137 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19137: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person