8th Grade Math Teacher

26-27 Middle School 8th Grade Math Teacher (Immediate Full-time Hire)Philadelphia Performing Arts, A String Theory Charter School is interviewing for a 26-27 Middle School 8th Grade Math Teacher (Immediate Full-time Hire) 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 DegreePA Certification in Grades 4-8 (4-6, Math 7-8) or Math 7-12.Uncertified teachers will be considered if they have a willingness and ability to become certifiedCriminal 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 certificationString Theory Schools teaching candidates...are passionate about the creative arts and sciencesare undaunted by urban challenges and dynamic changevalue multi-disciplinary collaborationknow technology can transform learning experiencesapply feedback and constructive criticism with graceunderstand that hard work and fun are not mutually exclusiveaccept responsibility for student growthnot only think outside the box, but can find compelling reasons why the box isn’t necessaryKey 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 competenciesBuild relationships with students and families through thoughtful and frequent communicationExperience working in diverse settings and/or commitment to improving one’s own cultural competenceAbility to use or willingness to learn technology integration to improve teaching and learningAbility to effectively manage a classroom where student choice, inquiry, differentiation, and authentic learning are high valuesAbility to problem solve, research and work in a collaborative environmentAnalyze and regularly use both qualitative and quantitative data to inform your practiceCultivate higher order thinking skills through inquiry

Benefits

Access to consistent coaching in instruction and technology integrationAccess to best-in-class technology resources and a physical framework designed with innovative learning in mindExcellent health benefits (for both you and your family), retirement benefits, and more!To apply, 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 .