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(PA) Elementary Building Substitute Teacher (Part-Time)

Employer
Mastery Charter Schools
Location
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Salary
Per Hour

Job Details

Position Summary:

Mastery Charter Schools is seeking part-time elementary (K-6) onsite substitute teachers for our urban school turn-around efforts. This position will require instructors to work 4-5 days a week up to 29 hours. Because you will be on site, you will be part of a one team effort to help our young scholars succeed. Substitute teachers will be responsible for implementing Mastery's curriculum and utilizing classroom routines and procedures with consistency. During extended absences substitute teachers will also be responsible for developing lesson plans, homework assignments and assessments. Substitute Teachers will collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards. Substitute teachers will be expected to form and maintain relationships with students' families, including phone calls and conferences, and will be invited to participate in on-going professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement. Mastery is looking for instructors committed to teamwork and high expectations for all students. The ideal candidate will have classroom teaching experience, preferably within an urban school setting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Must be able to work collaboratively in a high-stakes environment

Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain an orderly classroom environment

Demonstrated expertise in the subject of instruction

A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement

A belief that all students should be held to high academic standards

The ability to communicate effectively with parents

Demonstrated professionalism, responsibility, and a strong work ethic

A positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence

The ability to problem-solve

About Mastery:

We believe educational inequity is the most pressing social problem facing our country and the civil rights issue of our day. Mastery exists to help solve this problem. Our ultimate goal is to create a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. We are organized around one driving mission: All students learn the academic and personal skills they need to be truly prepared for postsecondary success and able to pursue their dreams. To fulfill this mission, we attend to the whole child - academically and emotionally - matching high expectations for students with high levels of support.

Mastery Charter Schools http://www.masterycharter.org/ is a nonprofit network of more than 24 schools http://www.masterycharter.org/app/uploads/2017/12/MCS.Locations.and_.Map_.2017.pdf serving over 14,000 students in Philadelphia and Camden. We are the largest turnaround school operator in the nation and have been lauded by President Obama and the US Department of Education for our ability to dramatically boost academic achievement in historically low-performing schools.

We know neighborhood schools matter, all students deserve access to a great education, and the people in our building can grow and develop sustainably to make the biggest impact possible in this work.

Mastery Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Primary Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Salary Range:
Per Hour
Shift Type:
Part-Time

Company

We believe educational inequity is the most pressing social problem facing our country and the civil rights issue of our day. Mastery exists to help solve this problem. Our ultimate goal is to create a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. We are organized around one driving mission: All students learn the academic and personal skills they need to be truly prepared for postsecondary success and able to pursue their dreams. To fulfill this mission, we attend to the whole child – academically and emotionally – matching high expectations for students with high levels of support.

Mastery Charter Schools is a nonprofit network of more than 24 schools serving over 14,000 students in Philadelphia and Camden.   We are the largest turnaround school operator in the nation and have been lauded by President Obama and the US Department of Education for our ability to dramatically boost academic achievement in historically low-performing schools.

We know neighborhood schools matter, all students deserve access to a great education, and the people in our building can grow and develop sustainably to make the biggest impact possible in this work.

Company info
Website
Telephone
2158669000
Location
5700 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia
PA
19144
US

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