Hello All, I met an administrator from the YouthBuild school at a rehearsal for the Fringe show "Le Grand Continental" (come see us dance at the Art Museum Sept. 8 and 9!!). She shared that they have an opening for a math teacher, and an English teacher. They have candidates for the English position, but are still willing to entertain more. Looks like a really interesting program, that gets to the heart of the matter! Hope someone out there can meet this need! Yours, Patty Bulack * ** **Math Teacher* Background
The YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is an education and job-training program for young adults who have dropped out of high school. Students in the program alternate five-week sessions between the classroom site, where they attend academic classes and develop career-related, leadership and life skills, and a vocational-training site (building trades, computer technology or nursing) where they develop real-world work skills. Originally chartered in 1997, the School enrolls approximately 220 students each year. Regular hours for full-time position are from 7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Mission Our mission is to provide out of school youth in Philadelphia with the broadest range of tools, supports and opportunities available to become self-sufficient, responsible and productive citizens in their community. The emphasis is on transitioning them successfully so that they will succeed in top-quality colleges, training schools, union apprenticeship programs, other careers and the competitive world beyond. Core Values* Excellence * Perseverance * Respect * * * *Job Description* The Teacher is* *required to perform the following duties: * * § *Education Operations*: o Believe deeply in the mission and values of YouthBuild Philadelphia o Create and teach challenging and engaging lessons linked to state standards o Possess an extensive knowledge of content area o Demonstrate strong pedagogy and effective classroom management o Create and foster a positive learning environment o Submit grades in a timely fashion according to established deadlines o Hold high expectations for each student in the school o Attend all staff and department meetings § *Education Leadership:*: o Model professional behavior for students at all times o Exhibit positive rapport with students o Develop teamwork and leadership skills of students § *Program Involvement*: o Attend service projects in keeping with the school’s strong service learning emphasis o Participate in the School’s Mentoring Program o Participate in one or more extra curricular activities—such as basketball, yearbook committee, prom committee. § *Professional Development*: o Continually improve knowledge of subject matter and teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities o Attend retreats, workshops, and conferences, as required. § Other duties as assigned by the Director of Curriculum & Instruction. *Qualifications* YouthBuild Philadelphia requires the following qualifications for this position: o PA Department of Education Certificate, Math 7-12 o Act 34, 114 and 151 clearances o At least two years of teaching experience o Experience/strength in content area o Commitment to working with underserved students o Commitment to the design and development of YouthBuild Philadelphia. YouthBuild Philadelphia prefers the following qualifications: o Master’s Degree in Education or content area o Experience teaching in an urban school. If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Dr. Fred Bader at fba...@youthbuildphilly.org.
