Global Leadership Academy Charter School
A Global Academies School
Preparing Future Leaders of the World
Position Title: Elementary Teacher
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer and Principal
Term: Ten (10) month position, salaried
Are you a passionate and creative global educator looking for a culturally rich environment where you can make an impact? Global Leadership Academy Schools in Philadelphia are redefining what’s possible in public education. The world is our classroom. GLA scholars have traveled to Kenya, China, Haiti, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Canada, Atlanta, Tennessee and more.
We view education as liberation and are committed to closing the achievement gap through exposure, access, and opportunity. With a groundbreaking school design that centers our children as world travelers and change agents, we deliver rigorous instruction that empowers scholars to take ownership over their learning while equipping them to compete on the local, national and international stage.
POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GLA educators are fired up about teaching and learning. They want to spend their time immersing themselves in the rich content that they teach. They believe in the power of family and community partnerships and want to nurture the gifts that our children inherently possess. GLA schools value educators who truly listen to what scholars are saying—who encourage children to take intellectual risks, and who praise their insights and curiosities along the way. Successful GLA educators have a spirit of continual improvement, a hunger for feedback and professional growth, and a dedication to excellence.
Teachers are responsible for providing direct instruction to all scholars. Teachers are responsible for the development of lesson plans and curriculum materials used to support the educational development of children. The teacher is responsible for demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, as well as good organizational ability.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven ability to work well with children, adults and parents
Demonstrated ability to analyze raw data and develop goals for students
Experience working with a diverse population including low to moderate-income families.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties required
Work with students in small groups and large groups
Collaborates daily in regards to student progress
Acts as a resource person to teachers, scholars and parents
Consults with school administrators, parents and other interested parties in the development and implementation of individual scholar plans
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
Maintain accurate records
Identifying the educational needs of scholars and altering instruction to meet student needs
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
Employ strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need
**Other duties as assigned by CEO, Principal, or Special Education Director**
The community served by the school
Modification and Accommodation Implementation
Conflict resolution skills
School policies and procedures
Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward scholars
Establish and accurately maintain a variety of files and record keeping systems
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Perform a variety of clerical functions
Deal with sensitive material in a confidential manner
Establish and maintain co-operative relationships with those contacted during the performance of required duties, including school personnel, students, parents and the community
Maintain regular attendance
Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing.
Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy
Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions
Ability to prepare lesson plans and organize a meaningful instructional program
Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
Ability to evaluate critically the educational achievements of students and to give assignments according to their interests and ability
Demonstrate the ability to exercise patience, caring and concern in new and sometimes stressful situations
Initial salary offers for this position range from $50,000 – $75,000. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and levels of attained education.
GLA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating scholars. Our staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities—opening a window to the entire GLA community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our liberatory work.