Lead Educator for Urban Development

5 days ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Southwest Leadership Academy Full time

About Us

Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School (SLA) is dedicated to providing exceptional leadership-based education in the heart of southwest Philadelphia. We support over 600 students in grades K-8, focusing on socio-emotional learning and differentiation between the sexes.

We believe that a collaborative learning environment between teachers, parents, and school staff is crucial to setting up every child's educational success. Our mission is to build talented and committed cadres of teachers who can develop leaders capable of driving community rejuvenation in Southwest Philadelphia and beyond.

This role is ideal for educators who share our commitment to raising academic achievement in high-poverty communities and supporting students with special needs. If you are passionate about empowering scholars to change their reality, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implementing instruction according to SLA's educational goals and objectives, focusing on high standards and achievement for all students.
  • Instructing classes as assigned, leveraging school curriculum and texts, and providing timely and actionable feedback to students.
  • Developing and implementing lesson plans to support effective delivery of instruction, encouraging students to set and maintain standards of behavior needed to achieve.
  • Maintaining a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom, providing continuous evaluation of student progress consistent with SLA's established goals and policies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, along with an appropriate Instructional I or Instructional II Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate or valid out of state license.
  • Two years of urban teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

Salary and Benefits

  • The salary range for this position is $55-75K annually, based on education and experience.
  • We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending account, and 403(b) matching plan.
  • This is a non-tenurable, ten-month position.

Why Join Our Team?

At Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School, we value integrity, clarity, and a passion for educating students in high-poverty communities. If you are a dedicated educator looking to make a difference, we invite you to explore this opportunity further.



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