Start Date: Fall 2024
School: Esperanza Academy Charter High School
Location: 301 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19140
ABOUT ESPERANZA ACADEMY
Esperanza means hope. Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS) is located in the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia and prides itself on serving the students in the community in which it is located. During the 2024-2025 school year, Esperanza Academy will serve grades: K-3, and 6-12. Esperanza Academy believes that education can be a vehicle for social and economic progress for marginalized communities. As a result, we are relentless in our pursuit to provide our students with the best educational option in the Philadelphia area.
Our proven track record of academic success with historically underserved students sets us apart. The Academy has 11th-grade test scores above the city of Philadelphia average and value-added math and reading proficiency growth is among the highest in Pennsylvania. Students graduate at a rate exceeding 90% and drop out at a rate of only 1%. For 8 out of 10 years, the Academy has been awarded a silver or bronze medal rating in the US News ranking of Best High Schools in the country.
By the fall of 2025, we will have fully expanded to a K-12 school serving over 2,400 students. This expansion will result in Esperanza Academy being the second-largest single charter school in the city of Philadelphia.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Esperanza Academy Charter School is seeking a Per Diem Substitutes for our high school building. Being a substitute teacher provides you for an opportunity to explore a career where you can directly impact the lives of children. Our part-time building substitutes will be guaranteed a minimum of 3 days of work per week for $156 per day. This opportunity is perfect for an individual who has an interest in the teaching profession and needs a flexible schedule.
Esperanza Academy offers a safe, structured, and supportive teaching environment where educators:
- Embrace our mission both inside and outside the classroom.
- Recognize the importance of cultivating strong relationships for student success.
- Prioritize student-centered, data-driven instruction while maintaining high standards.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny.
- Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required. (Official transcripts showing the degree conferred are required prior to the starting date of employment.)
- Clearances: All applicants must have FBI, PA Criminal, and PA Child Abuse background checks completed within the last 12 calendar months.
- Urban Education experience is preferred but not required.
- Spanish fluency is preferred but not required.
FOLLOW US
To learn more about Esperanza Academy, please visit our website at https://www.esperanzaacademycs.orgor follow us on our social media accounts. We can be found on Facebook or Instagram.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $156.00 per day
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Work Location: In person