Center City PCS Teacher models a learning environment imbued with high expectations and rigor ensuring all students realize high levels of academic achievement and character development. A Center City PCS teacher is expected to create an environment that is rich with high expectations and rigor combining specific and constant reinforcement of scholar work and effort.
- Create a classroom culture that represents Center City's high expectations for every scholar and its core values. Teachers are expected to provide specific and timely feedback on scholar effort, behavior and work quality, display recent high-quality student work, and maintain a classroom that is designed and organized for optimal student learning.
- Plan and deliver daily effective differentiated instruction, based on Center City PCS' rigorous academic standards, student assessment data, and Center City PCS curriculum framework.
§ Design and implement daily lessons that engage all learners, fit in with a long-term learning plan, follow the Center City PCS lesson plan format, and are aligned with Center City PCS academic standards.
§ Conduct and organize on-going assessments of student performance using multiple assessment tools including standardized tests, performance assessments, anecdotal records, portfolios, and individualized assessments as appropriate.
§ Plan three learning expeditions based on science and/or math incorporating meaningful fieldwork, service, and the development of high-quality student products.
- Engage parents and families in their child's academic success. Keeping with the principle that the primary relationship between the school and a family is through the classroom teacher, teachers are to:
§ Foster a relationship with families beginning with an introductory phone call at the start of the year and maintained with a monthly newsletter that keeps parents abreast of classroom activities, academic units, and other announcements.
§ Prepare scholar progress reports 4 times per year using standards agreed upon by the Principal and Central Academic Office staff.
§ Conduct conferences with parents 3 times per year for the purpose of sharing assessments, student work, and recommendations.
4. Participate actively in Center City's learning community.
§ Participate in Center City PCS professional development workshops, including the Summer Professional Development Institute (2 weeks for returning staff, 3 weeks for new staff) and ½ Fridays throughout the academic year.
§ Observe other teachers and facilitate observation of own classroom by other staff and administrators.
§ Participate in weekly grade-level planning sessions that involve instructional planning, discussion of student work, and curriculum development.
5. Maintain high professional standards that contribute to school productivity:
§ Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of student attendance and inventory of classroom materials.
§ Participate and assist as needed in the annual school review process, charter school monitoring, school evaluations, and other school compliance procedures.
§ Follow school-wide procedures for attire, behavior, and punctuality. Teacher hours 7:30AM – 4:30PM.
§ Attend and participate in occasional school events outside of regular school hours.
6. Qualifications
§ Has a bachelor's degree in an applicable subject area, as appropriate
§ Highly-qualified teacher, with grade-level and subject area passing Praxis scores
§ Minimum of 1 year of urban teaching experience
§ Demonstrates ability to use data to assess student learning, with evidence of growth
COMPENSATION
Center City PCS offers a highly competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. Center City PCS is an equal opportunity employer.
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