ELA Middle School Teacher (26-27 School Year)

26-27 ELA Middle School Teacher

Our team is currently scheduling interviews for a 26-27 ELA Middle School Teacher.

Philadelphia Performing Arts, A String Theory Charter School is accepting applications for a 26-27 ELA

Middle School Teacher at our Vine Street campus located at 1600 Vine Street. Students throughout

our organization engage in a unique educational program designed to grow the next generation of

creative leaders through their participation in the arts and sciences as major subjects alongside a

technology-infused, standards-driven academic curriculum. Our teachers are creative, passionate,

professional educators who believe that every student has specific intelligences that must be nurtured

and that all students should have an equal opportunity to achieve their own innate potential.

Join our team and work alongside educators in a school that values collaboration and innovation! Our

bright, modern campus at 1600 Vine Street invites creativity with panoramic views of the city of

Philadelphia. We know the importance of cultivating a supportive work culture, and educators are

encouraged to share ideas and experiences in the field. Our teachers are given 90 minutes daily

common planning time and have access to the latest Apple technology and resources to complement

lesson plans, presentations, and more. Candidates with past experience at public, private and

parochial schools will be given credit for those years of teaching as we welcome all qualified,

passionate educators to apply!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree

• PA Certification in Grades 4-8 (4-6, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8) or

English 7-12.

• Uncertified teachers will be considered if they have a willingness to become certified

• Criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI)

• Candidates must be US Citizens and have permission to work in the United States.

Philadelphia Performing Arts will not sponsor a Visa for a candidate.

• Candidates must either have an official PA state teacher certification, not an emergency

certification, or be working towards their official certification

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String Theory Schools teaching candidates...

• are passionate about the creative arts and sciences

• are undaunted by urban challenges and dynamic change

• value multi-disciplinary collaboration

• know technology can transform learning experiences

• apply feedback and constructive criticism with grace

• understand that hard work and fun are not mutually exclusive

• accept responsibility for student growth

• not only think outside the box, but can find compelling reasons why the box isn’t necessary

Key Competencies:

• Develop vigorous courses, plans, projects, assignments, and assessments.

• Collaborate with grade and/or subject area teachers to refine and implement high-quality

curriculum aligned to standards and competencies

• Build relationships with students and families through thoughtful and frequent communication

• Experience working in diverse settings and/or commitment to improving one’s own cultural

competence

• Ability to use or willingness to learn technology integration to improve teaching and learning

• Ability to effectively manage a classroom where student choice, inquiry, differentiation, and

authentic learning are high values

• Ability to problem solve, research and work in a collaborative environment

• Analyze and regularly use both qualitative and quantitative data to inform your practice

• Cultivate higher order thinking skills through inquiry

Benefits:

• Access to consistent coaching in instruction and technology integration

• Access to best-in-class technology resources and a physical framework designed with

innovative learning in mind

• Excellent health benefits (for both you and your family), retirement benefits, and more!

To apply for a 26-27 position, please submit a current resume to

employment@stringtheoryschools.org. Candidates are advised to review the list of required formal

application materials on our website https://ppa.stringtheoryschools.org/careers/join-our-team .

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