26-27 Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Belmont Charter NetworkPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Posted 1 month agoDescription
Thank you for your interest in joining Belmont Charter Network! We’re excited that you’re considering a career with us. At Belmont, our mission is to provide each student with a high-quality education supported by services that meet the needs of the whole child. Our success starts with passionate, dedicated team members who believe in the power of education to create lasting change.
We’re always looking for talented individuals who are committed to equity, collaboration, and growth—both for themselves and the communities we serve.
Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social, and emotional well-being of each child. Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school, including out-of-school time, our social work project, and Head Start. How do we do this? We do it by ensuring our students have access to complete support both in and out of the classroom through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partners.
We believe that schools and learning should be joyful!
You can find more about our core values and vision here. We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and, by extension, our country. We are a mission-centered organization that has grown since our founding over 20 years ago to be the organization that serves Philadelphia today. Learn more about our partners who support this vision by creating a full scope of community support for our students and families. Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice, which you can read more about here.
Your areas of knowledge and expertise:
- Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
- Creative problem-solving
- A commitment to being a lifelong learner, a commitment to refining your craft
- A knack for connecting with people across differences, including parents, colleagues, and students.
Position Summary:
The Middle School Social Studies Teacher, 6th-8th Grade, is responsible for supporting students’ success by ensuring the school day structure runs efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for students. We are currently seeking a teacher to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, in line with the mission and standards of Belmont Charter Network. This is a 10-month position that is supervised by a member of the school leadership team.
Detailed Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement lesson plans that align with curriculum standards and educational goals.
- Create a supportive and engaging classroom environment that promotes student learning and participation.
- Assess student progress and provide feedback to students and parents/guardians.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional methods.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, and school administrators.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Execute school-wide duties in accordance with school rules and procedures, such as lunch, recess, hallway, or other duties in the school as assigned.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution;
- 1-2 years of classroom experience, preferably in urban education;
- Valid and active Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate;
- All employees must be able to provide a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check Clearance (Act 34), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Federal Bureau of Investigation Record Check Clearance (Act 114), and Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Clearance (Act 168) before starting work on campus
Skills and Abilities:
- 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, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
- Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and a variety of individualized needs
- Previous experience working with children preferred
Thank you for taking the time to apply to Belmont Charter Network. We truly appreciate your interest and the effort you put into your application. Our team is committed to ensuring that every candidate receives communication and updates throughout the hiring process.
We value your time and interest, and we look forward to learning more about you as we continue our review process.
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