What are the responsibilities and job description for the K-8 Classroom Teacher position at Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship?
Job Posting ID: 36
Location(s): PHCSE SCHOOL BUILDING
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Posted Date: 02/25/2025
Deadline: Until Filled
Pay: $50,000.00 - $61,986.88
Hours per Day: 8:00:00
JOB QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Education is required
Active PA teaching certification is required
Additional PA Certifications are preferred
Extensive knowledge of the Pennsylvania State Standards and Common Core
3 years experience in teaching a non-basal curriculum
VALUE STATEMENT
We believe in soaring to success by building strong Character, Academics, Relationships, and Entrepreneurs for a life of leadership!
COMPETENCIES
Superior interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and coordinate actions with Principal, leadership team, parents, students, and other staff and, if applicable, third party vendors/contractors
Consultation and coaching skills
Critical evaluation skills
Ethical practice
Documentation
Leadership skills
Presentation skills
Strict adherence to confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive information
Attention to detail
Ability to perform multiple assignments without immediate supervision
Time management and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Able to perform basic arithmetic and use basic numeric concepts to perform job tasks
Aptitude in using spreadsheet, word processing, email, database, and presentation software
Commitment to entrepreneurial education and the associated values of resourcefulness, problem-solving, persistence, and innovation
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:
Data collection, response to differentiation, and the implementation of accommodations, modifications and interventions that enable students to be successful in all academic content standards
Team planning of unit lessons and grade level curriculum
Support student entrepreneurial endeavors as part of our Microsociety and Entrepreneurship curriculum
Knowledge of content, pedagogy, and child development
Design coherent instruction and student assessments
Apply the rigor of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics content and the STEM Standards of Practice
Classroom management utilizing a school wide positive behavior support model
Create an environment of respect and rapport
Establish a culture for learning
Manage classroom procedures
Manage student behavior
Follows and implements intervention plans or processes to provide service and support to students to meet school goals or intervention plan goals
Collects and records observational data related to academic progress or behavior management
Partner with special education staff to maintain organization of special education files and student learning records
Organize physical space that is conducive to learning
Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of each student
Interdisciplinary approach to instruction
Use of varied teaching strategies
Use of questioning and discussion techniques
Engage students in learning
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
Student data analysis and portfolio maintenance
Conducts or participates in parent conferences, telephone conferences, and other forms of professional communication
Involvement in alignment committees and task-forces
Commitment to professional development to keep up-to-date on curriculum developments and trends in the field of education
Commitment to professional growth through participation in professional learning communities and development opportunities; after hours and weekends
Attend mandatory school events at the discretion of the employee’s supervisor
Attend one Board Meeting and one PTA meeting per school year
Active certifications which include google certification, and pertinent certifications per administration
All other duties as required by supervisor
WORKING CONDITION
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily sedentary in nature, exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move throughout the building, sit, and navigate stairs in order to access classrooms and meeting areas throughout the school. Occasionally reaches with hands and arms. Frequent handling and fingering. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must be able to talk and hear. Mental acuity required. Primarily assigned to an indoor environment that is climate and noise controlled with adequate lighting, using standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, printers. Frequently called upon to monitor recess, lunch, or other activity periods in an outdoor playground or athletic field setting with exposure to outdoor elements.
Salary : $50,000 - $61,987
