What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Social Science position at Phalen Leadership Academies?
PHALEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES
www.phalenacademies.org
High School Social Science Teacher
Do you believe that every scholar deserves a high-quality education?
Are you passionate about making a difference and teaching in underserved communities?
Phalen Leadership Academies is currently looking for dedicated educators like YOU!!!
We are currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year!
APPLY NOW!!!
Location: Thea Bowman Leadership Academy West 5th Ave. Gary, IN
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
As an educator with Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA), you are considered a guardian to our students (whom we refer to as scholars). Therefore, as a teacher with PLA, you must establish an exemplary classroom culture that balances high expectations with love and support. You will also build trust and community in your classroom via clear and timely communication with both your scholars and families.
At PLA, we have created a blended-learning model that is specifically designed to raise achievement for historically underserved scholars. So we support your creativity and wholeheartedly encourage a rigorous, personalized, and well-rounded educational experience to meet the unique needs of each scholar in your classroom.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Credential required OR Enrolled in an accredited teacher licensing program
- Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
- Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
- Strength in using data to drive instruction
- Willingness to align your mission with the vision of PLA’s Core Values
AND ARE YOU?
- Able to drive the mission and vision of PLA
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY NOW!
Why Should You Apply?
PLA offers student loan forgiveness and support (for those that qualify), competitive salary and benefits, strong Professional Development, leverage & integrated technology, appreciation and recognition year-round, participation in our free Summer Program & we offer a job training program for your dependents, and additional income opportunities.
WHO ARE WE?
At PLA, we share an unwavering belief and passion for educating and empowering scholars from under-served communities driven by our Core Values: children first, respect, determination, continuous improvement, and gratitude. Our approach to leading successful schools builds on over 20 years of experience running educational programs for children, the latest scientific research, and the best practices throughout the nation.
To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we hire only the best of the best educators & industry leaders and invest heavily in our faculty through ongoing professional development and support. We value people like you, people with a dedication to excellence and a passion for helping all our scholars develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed while fueling their aspirations for the future.
PLA is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify in all states that require it
Please read carefully.
Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.
You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
