One-Year Early Childhood Classroom Teacher

Details

Posted: 29-Apr-24

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Type: Full Time

Categories

Early Childhood

Exempt Position

Reports to

Director of Lower School

Start Date

August 2024

William Penn Charter School is a Quaker, all-gender, pre-K-12 independent day school in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in 1689 by William Penn and members of the Religious Society of Friends, Penn Charter is a community guided by Quaker testimonies and the central belief that there is "that of God" in every person. A school community that honors difference, Penn Charter seeks to be a place where diversity is understood, represented,

and valued. Our curriculum embraces a plurality of cultures and celebrates an array of voices, instilling in us a deeper understanding and empathy for individuals in this community and the world.

As our mission states, we value scholarship and inquiry. With excellence as our standard, we challenge students in a vigorous program of academics, arts, and athletics. Through global connections, civic engagement, and a focus on environmental sustainability, we inspire students to be thinkers, collaborators, innovators, and leaders. We educate students to live lives that

make a difference.

Position Summary

Penn Charter seeks a one-year Early Childhood Classroom teacher to begin in August 2024. This is a 10-month position. Applicants must possess a Master’s degree in education or a related field and at least three years of experience with lower school children. Experience with the Math in Focus and Fundations is required, and experience with the Responsive Classroom

approach is preferred. The successful candidate will also embrace student-centered pedagogy, model curiosity and a desire for professional growth, and exhibit a willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues. Additionally, they will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion both in their teaching practice and in building relationships. The ability to

design creative lessons that weave critical components of the curriculum into experiential and project-based learning activities is also essential. Familiarity with the principles and practices of Quakerism and Quaker education and Responsive Classroom is highly desirable.

Essential Functions

• Work with school-age children on the curriculum listed below and an ability to adjust teaching methods to ensure they are developmentally appropriate
• Fundations
• Reading and Writing Instruction
• Math in Focus
• Project-Based Learning
• Responsive Classroom
• Integration of DEI, Belonging, Social Justice, and Quaker Testimonies
• Participating in co-curricular activities such as coaching, clubs, assisting with theatrical performance, community service, or enrichment activity.
• Attend all scheduled meetings.
• Report grades and write comments according to predetermined dates on the school calendar.
• Maintain a growth mindset and actively participate in faculty professional development and supervision, including observations and feedback conversations with support from lower school administrators and academic coordinators.
• Work as a contributing member in concert with the grade-level teaching team and the broader lower school faculty.
• Maintain ongoing parent communication, including newsletters, emails, phone calls, and social media

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lower School Director or their designee (some include lunch, recess, and drop off or dismissal duties)

Competencies

• Ability to differentiate instruction
• Embrace student-centered pedagogy, models curiosity and a desire for professional growth, and exhibits a willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and families
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice in their teaching or practice and in building relationships with all members of our community
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality and the responsibilities of handling personally identifiable information
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible approach and ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints
• Ability to engage in reflective self-evaluation in the areas of leadership, performance, and professional growth
• Proficient use of school-based systems and applications (Google Workspace & Seesaw)
• Excellent sense of humor and love of working with children
• A comprehensive understanding of the field of education and a demonstrated willingness to explore and embrace new pedagogical practices, technologies, and developing trends

Physical Demands

• Ability and willingness to work in unpredictable weather conditions
• Ability to lift and carry at least 30 pounds
• Ability to walk, stand, sit on the floor, or kneel for extended periods of time
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

Salary And BenefitsWilliam Penn Charter School offers competitive salaries and comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. In addition, the school provides generous retirement savings options, sick leave and holidays (including winter and spring breaks), tuition remission for up to two children at a time, and access to robust professional development opportunities via our Teaching and Learning Center and memberships, workshops, and conferences offered by professional organizations. William Penn Charter School is also a qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

We will review application materials on a rolling basis and interview candidates until the position has been filled.

Prior to hiring, we ask all potential employees to be vaccinated and protected from the life-threatening impact of COVID-19. At Penn Charter, we have supported our community's efforts to eradicate the spread of COVID-19 by facilitating access to Covid-19 vaccinations for all current employees and eligible students.

William Penn Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Required Qualifications

• A graduate degree in a related field and/or a combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of lower school classroom experience

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About William Penn Charter School

William Penn Charter School is an all gender, Quaker, coeducational, PreK-12 independent day school in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in 1689 by William Penn and members of the Religious Society of Friends, Penn Charter values scholarship and inquiry. Our school emphasizes academics, the arts, athletics, spiritual awareness and service learning.

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