Location: 3300 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Start Date: Summer 2020

Network Website: www.hebrewpublic.org

School Website: www.philadelphiahebrewpublic.org

About the Organization:

Hebrew Public Charter Schools for Global Citizens . Hebrew Public is a national network of diverse-by-design public charter schools that teach children of all backgrounds to become productive global citizens. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and foreign language learning.

Hebrew Public's network currently contains thirteen schools in four states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 2,500 students. In New York City, we serve as the Charter Management Organization for schools in Brooklyn and Harlem.

The network's first school in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Hebrew Public, opened in 2019, serving 156 students in kindergarten and 1st grade. The school will expand to 2nd grade in 2020-21 and will add a grade level each year until it ultimately serves grades K to 8 in the 2026-27 school year. PHP provides students with a sophisticated core curriculum in English Language Arts, mathematics, Modern Hebrew, the sciences, social studies, art, music, and physical education.

About the Position:

This is an exciting time to join Philadelphia Hebrew Public in its second year. Join a remarkable community of educators and social change-makers who are passionate about meaningful integration and global education and are relentlessly committed to ensuring students from all backgrounds attain high levels of academic achievement. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve it. We are seeking a driven Associate Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year that operates with a high sense of urgency and possesses a strong work ethic.

Job Responsibilities and Characteristics:

• Work alongside a Kindergarten teacher assisting and support behavior and instruction throughout the day
• Provide in-house substitute teaching coverage for teachers if needed
• Co-teach with teacher-leaders.
• Support teachers with tutoring, grading, and individual or small group student instruction.
• Full participation in summer and school-year professional development, as well as regular meetings with an instructional coach.
• Strong desire to collaborate with other faculty and instructional leaders to discuss student work and ensure curricular coherence.
• Passion for his/her/their subject and the ability to connect with and motivate, individually and collectively, a diverse group of student.
• A strong commitment to all students with the belief that all students can learn and must be held to high academic standards.
• Boundless energy and enthusiasm for working with students and other adults in the building.
• Takes ownership and responsibility of driving student outcomes for all students
• Commitment to building and maintaining rapport with students and families.
• Commitment to his/her/their own development as educators.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; Masters degree preferred
• A minimum of two years teaching experience preferred; experience in an urban school setting in which the students were selected by lottery and not by entrance exam or by discretionary criteria is preferred
• Hold PA teacher certification or working towards certification is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary and benefits will be highly competitive and commensurate with experience.

Hebrew Public is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply