Language Arts Teacher at YouthBuild Philly

Job Title: Language Arts TeacherFull-Time 10 Month Role Level 3Reports To: Director of AcademicsSupervisory Responsibilities: NoWho We Are:YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free public charter high school with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 17-21 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. During our 1-year alternative program Youthbuild facilitates a warm loving culture that uses a variety of structures to build community such as a restorative-justice approach to discipline weekly community meetings and school-wide service projects. Students are empowered to attain their high school diploma and vocational certifications while receiving unconditional support by the staff around them. At YouthBuild we work intentionally to disrupt the cycle of poverty and support our students to achieve post-secondary success (4-year college 2-year college vocational training program or liveable wage job). Visit to learn more.The Opportunity:The YouthBuild Language Arts Teacher is creative flexible and passionate about seeing all students succeed. They balance their academic responsibilities by facilitating students holistic self-development. They have the autonomy to design meaningful curriculum within a social justice context work with a small group of students (20 students in a class 4 sections a day) and create a culture of literacy in which reading writing speaking and listening tools are used for learning and self-expression. Outside the classroom they are a mentor to 4-5 students to administer and guarantee their success here at Youthbuild.Who You Are:You are/haveInvested in our core values - Respect Excellence and Perseverance.Equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve.Passionate about community service and civic engagement.Excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at YouthBuild and beyond.Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university; Masters Degree strongly preferred.Three to five years teaching experience preferred.A current PA teaching certification in English (7-12).RequirementsWhat Youll Do:Create a positive learning environment built on strong relationships with students.Design student-centered units and lessons that develop transferable. competencies and culminate with demonstrations (projects) that showcase students original work.Use instructional strategies that support student thinking and voice creating connection before content.Develop learning experiences that emphasize soft skills like collaboration reflection and revision.Collaborate with the specialized services team to ensure student success by providing teacher input attending IEP meetings and ensuring all students receive accommodations and modifications per their students IEPs and/or English language needs.Track student progress give frequent actionable feedback to students and communicate student progress to the greater community through PowerSchool.Work in interdepartmental teams to support the success of a group of students as they move through our rigorous program.Facilitate one section of independent study hall per day providing a structured supportive environment where students can focus on academic tasks access guidance as needed and develop effective study habits while ensuring a quiet and productive atmosphere.Participate in a highly collaborative fluid school culture that requires strong interpersonal skills and flexibility.Provide mentorship to a cohort of 45 students offering consistent academic and personal support to help them stay on track toward meeting graduation requirements.Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Academics.What We Offer You:Generous time offMedical dental and vision insuranceFlexible spending accounts401(k) savings plan with an employer matchEmployer paid parental leave life insurance short-term disability and long-term disabilityEducational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growthSupportive and collaborative work environmentStrong community support and involvementSalary Range:New YouthBuild staff can expect a starting salary of between $52500-$71250 based on years of experience education and certifications if applicable.During the application process applicants will have the opportunity to discuss our employee total rewards package and additional benefits.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race religion ancestry national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability marital status medical condition veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal state or local law.Salary Description Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Conflict Management,Teaching,Creative Arts,Digital Art,Experience with Children,Word Processing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 52000 - 71250