[YEP-DC] Scholar Academies is Hiring for the 2013-2014 School Year!

Scholar Academies is seeking talented educators to join our network for the 2013-2014 school year.  Sign up to receive our Recruitment Bulletin and check out our current openings today!

Teaching Job Description

Our Mission: Scholar Academies exists to close the achievement gap by providing high-quality public education for traditionally underserved inner-city students.

Our Schools:

• Young Scholars Charter School: our flagship, free, open-enrollment Middle School where students are selected by lottery from across the city of Philadelphia
• Young Scholars Frederick Douglass Charter School: a Philadelphia Public School District turnaround school serving students from the neighborhood in grades K-8
• DC Scholars Stanton Elementary: is turnaround school operated in partnership with DC Public School serving neighborhood students in grades Preschool-5
• DC Scholars Public Charter School: a free, lottery-based, open-enrollment charter startup founded in 2012, serving students from across the DC in grades Preschool-4th.
• Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities: a free, lottery-based, open-enrollment charter school serving students from across Trenton in grades in 4-8 neighborhood students in grades 4-8 re-start opened as a Scholar Academies School in 2012 

Our Network:

• Student-centered culture with 100% mission alignment, dedication to high standards for all students, and the drive for taking on the hardest work and achieving amazing results
• School-wide character education sessions for students where we set clear expectations for student behavior and address obstacles as they arise
• Clear standards for teacher evaluations and performance measurement
• Support of a central office dedicated to continuous improvement our school-wide model

Your Work:

• Provide excellent instruction and make every minute count in your classroom by utilizing Scholar Academies' proven school-wide systems
• Develop detailed lesson plans, homework assignments, and assessments based on state standards and school-wide goals for student achievement
• Receive weekly feedback and coaching from school leaders who are experts on curriculum and instruction, school climate, and special education
• Measure student performance and collaborate with other teachers to design effective strategies for moving students ahead at least one proficiency level on assessments
• Reward positive student behavior and hold students accountable using school-wide systems
• Participate in school-wide family engagement activities including home visits, phone calls to family members, and school-based meetings with families.  Engage with family members through regular calls and personal meetings
• Provide additional academic support to students after school for at least one hour per week

The Rewards:

• Weekly professional development sessions
• Opportunities for advancement as Scholar Academies expands toward our goal of serving more than 6,000 students across Philadelphia, DC, and Trenton within five years
• Professional connections with other expert educators who share your commitment to doing whatever it takes to close the achievement gap
• Competitive salaries and benefits with performance-based bonuses
• Maximizing your impact by working in schools where we are raising the bar for student achievement

For more information or to apply online today, please visit our website.

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