La Salle Academy
1434 N. Second Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Position Eighth Grade Teacher
Start Date August 2024
Salary Salary commensurate with experience
About La Salle Academy
Started in 2003, La Salle Academy (LSA) is a small, independent, Catholic grade school, educating children in grades 3rd through 8th, that exclusively serves children from low-income families from across Philadelphia. Run in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of St. Joseph, La Salle is a San Miguel model school dedicated to achieving children’s success academically and spiritually in a supportive, faith-based learning environment.
La Salle Academy’s unique benefits include:
Small Classes: 15:1 student/teacher ratio
Extended School Day/School Year
Collaborative faculty, staff, administration, and board members
On-site nurse and social worker
We are now seeking a full-time Eighth Grade Teacher to join our team and support our school’s mission. LSA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and a 403b retirement plan. LSA is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The LSA Eighth Grade Teacher’s primary responsibility includes creating a welcoming classroom environment where students develop positive relationships feeling accepted yet challenged to take risk in learning in an age appropriate, challenging, supportive, Christian environment. The 8th grade teacher models the five goals of being respectful, responsible, motivated, consistent, and peaceful for the 8th graders as they prepare to acquire these necessary skills to prepare for the challenges of high school.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree (in Education preferred)
Subject Taught: 8th Grade Religion, 8th Grade English Language Arts, 8th, 7th, 6th Grades Social Science
Prior teaching or experience working with children preferred
Understanding and sensitive to children’s needs
Strong classroom management skills
Organized, well-prepared lesson plans
Accurate, timely academic grading and daily attendance record keeping
Flexible, team player
Good communication skills with students and adults
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Willingness to perform other duties as needed e.g. lunch duty, line duty, etc.
All required criminal background checks, including but not limited to Child Abuse
Clearance, PA State Police Clearance and FBI Clearance
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