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2023-2024 SY Esperanza Academy Biology Teacher (9-12)
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Education and Training
Specialty
Teacher
Location
19140 , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/11/24
START DATE: Fall 2023SCHOOL: Esperanza Academy High School BuildingLOCATION: 301 West Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140
ABOUT ESPERANZA ACADEMY
Esperanza means hope. Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS) is located in the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia and prides itself on serving the students in the community in which it is located. Esperanza Academy believes that education can be a vehicle for social and economic progress for marginalized communities. As a result, we are relentless in our pursuit to provide our students with the best educational option in the Philadelphia area.
Our proven track record of academic success with students who have historically been underserved sets us apart. The Academy has 11th-grade test scores above the city of Philadelphia average and value-added math and reading proficiency growth among the highest in Pennsylvania. Students graduate at a rate exceeding 90% and drop out at a rate of only 1%. For seven out of nine years, the Academy has been awarded a silver or bronze medal rating in the US News ranking of Best High Schools in the country.
By the fall of 2023, we will have fully expanded to a K-12 school serving over 2,400 students. This expansion will result in Esperanza Academy being the second-largest single charter school in the city of Philadelphia.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Esperanza Academy Charter School is currently accepting applications for an innovative, high-energy, passionate High School Biology Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Our teachers are mission-minded leaders both inside and outside the classroom. Esperanza Academy is a safe, structured, and supportive environment in which to teach. Esperanza Academy teachers are student-centered, data-driven, and set a high standard for themselves and their students. Esperanza Academy teachers understand that building strong relationships are critical to student achievement. Esperanza Academy teachers are collaborative team players who believe that they can move ALL students forward. As a result, they are focused on student achievement and are committed to tailoring curriculum and instruction to the needs of our student body.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny.
Believes in continuous improvement of their craft and is receptive to feedback.
A Bachelors Degree in Biology, Secondary Education (Science), or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. (Official transcripts showing degree conferred are required prior to the starting date of employment.)
PA Teaching Certification: Biology (7-12)
Clearances: All applicants must have current FBI, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks.
Spanish fluency is preferred but not required.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants should email their resumes to Talent@neacademy.net. In the subject line of your email, include the role you are applying for to support the talent team in the screening process.
FOLLOW US
To learn more about Esperanza Academy, please visit our website at https://www.esperanzaacademycs.org or follow us on our social media accounts.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In personHealth insurance
ABOUT ESPERANZA ACADEMY
Esperanza means hope. Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS) is located in the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia and prides itself on serving the students in the community in which it is located. Esperanza Academy believes that education can be a vehicle for social and economic progress for marginalized communities. As a result, we are relentless in our pursuit to provide our students with the best educational option in the Philadelphia area.
Our proven track record of academic success with students who have historically been underserved sets us apart. The Academy has 11th-grade test scores above the city of Philadelphia average and value-added math and reading proficiency growth among the highest in Pennsylvania. Students graduate at a rate exceeding 90% and drop out at a rate of only 1%. For seven out of nine years, the Academy has been awarded a silver or bronze medal rating in the US News ranking of Best High Schools in the country.
By the fall of 2023, we will have fully expanded to a K-12 school serving over 2,400 students. This expansion will result in Esperanza Academy being the second-largest single charter school in the city of Philadelphia.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Esperanza Academy Charter School is currently accepting applications for an innovative, high-energy, passionate High School Biology Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Our teachers are mission-minded leaders both inside and outside the classroom. Esperanza Academy is a safe, structured, and supportive environment in which to teach. Esperanza Academy teachers are student-centered, data-driven, and set a high standard for themselves and their students. Esperanza Academy teachers understand that building strong relationships are critical to student achievement. Esperanza Academy teachers are collaborative team players who believe that they can move ALL students forward. As a result, they are focused on student achievement and are committed to tailoring curriculum and instruction to the needs of our student body.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny.
Believes in continuous improvement of their craft and is receptive to feedback.
A Bachelors Degree in Biology, Secondary Education (Science), or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. (Official transcripts showing degree conferred are required prior to the starting date of employment.)
PA Teaching Certification: Biology (7-12)
Clearances: All applicants must have current FBI, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks.
Spanish fluency is preferred but not required.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants should email their resumes to Talent@neacademy.net. In the subject line of your email, include the role you are applying for to support the talent team in the screening process.
FOLLOW US
To learn more about Esperanza Academy, please visit our website at https://www.esperanzaacademycs.org or follow us on our social media accounts.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In personHealth insurance