Wissahickon Charter School is seeking middle school Math and/or Science teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. Teachers are responsible for developing and implementing instruction that builds positive classroom community and promotes academic and social/emotional growth. Teachers must be committed to the belief that all students can learn and must be relentless in their efforts to address the wide range of learning styles, needs and interests of Wissahickon Charter School students. The ideal candidate will have classroom teaching experience in an urban setting and will thrive in a collaborative work environment.
This is an outstanding opportunity to improve the academic and social outcomes of children from across the city of Philadelphia. Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish and maintain a learning environment that excites, invests, and motivates students to achieve academic and behavioral expectationsDesign and implement organized, differentiated unit and lesson plans aligned with WCS' curriculumWork collaboratively with grade team, learning specialists, teaching assistants, and other staff to support student growthBuild classroom community through the development of CARES values (CARES stands for Collaboration, Academic Excellence, Responsibility, Empathy and Self-Reflection) Consistently implement WCS' student management practices within the classroom and throughout schoolEstablish and maintain relationships with families through regular communication, updates and opportunities for involvementTrack student performance and use data from Wissahickon Charter School's internal assessments to drive instruction and behavior interventionsExemplify WCS' CARES values in all interactions with students, families and colleaguesSeek out and be receptive to feedback from the school's administrators and peers with the goal of improving instructional and culture-building skillsParticipate in all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetingsAssume other duties as assigned by the administrative team