Social Justice Teacher
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USD 52500 - 71250
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Job Description
Job Title: Social Studies Teacher (Social Justice)
Full-Time 10 Month Role Level 3
Reports To: Director of Academics
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Who We Are:
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free public charter high school with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 17-20 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 Social Studies Teacher is a well-informed social justice advocate passionate and cognizant of the current and historical development of todays society. They focus on strengthening students research skills as well as on creating a culture of inquiry that demonstrates how the research process can be a tool for lifelong learning. The Social Studies Teacher creates an environment where opinions are to be heard free of judgment welcoming discussion on societys looming issues. 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/have
- Invested 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 Social Studies 7-12 certification; special education certification background or experience is a plus.
What Youll Do:
- Create a positive learning environment built on strong relationships.
- Design learner-centered units that develop transferable competencies and culminate with demonstrations (projects) that showcase students original work.
- Use instructional strategies where student voice and thinking are the primary focus and content coverage is secondary.
- Develop learning experiences that emphasize professional skills (e.g. teamwork people skills motivation high quality work resilience and self-development).
- 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.
- 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.
- Work in inter-departmental teams to support the success of a group of students as they move through our rigorous program.
- Participate in a highly collaborative fluid school culture that requires strong interpersonal skills and flexibility.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Academics.
What We Offer You:
- Generous time off
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) savings plan with an employer match
- Employer paid parental leave life insurance short-term disability and long-term disability
- Educational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Strong community support and involvement
Salary 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
