Middle School Language Arts - Philadelphia, PA - B
Job Title Middle School Language Arts - Philadelphia, PA - B
Date Posted 5/2/2011
Location Philadelphia, PA
Job Type Full-Time Regular
Job Description
About Mosaica Mosaica Education, Inc. is one of the nation's leading operators of K-12 public schools. Mosaica-managed schools have yielded superior academic results to date by utilizing a unique school design, which combines a proprietary curriculum Paragon®, with state-of-the-art technology.Mosaica currently serves more than 11,000 students in over 40 elementary and middle school programs in seven states and the District of Columbia. Mosaica is using its years of experience working with charter schools in the U.S. to assist other countries to develop independent and private schools that provide quality education programs tailored to their particular needs and cultures. Position Summary Birney Preparatory Academy is a Renaissance school of choice open to all students residing in the Philadelphia Public School district. The school will incorporate a core curriculum with the Paragon Curriculum and a magnet-like Arts and Technology focus that links core learning with multiple learning styles. Paragon engages students with hands-on exploration and reinforces core morning classes by addressing varying student learning styles. Birney Preparatory Academy will work together with parents, involving them in the education of their children and forming a partnership aimed at increasing each child's academic achievement. We are looking for energetic, engaging and talented teachers who have strong classroom & behavior management skills. As a Charter school teacher you are responsible to provide students with a first class learning experience that maximizes their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development, including the development of their ability to apply their intellect to solving problems and contribute to their communities as enlightened and responsible citizens. Teacher Required Education/Qualifications/Skills * BachelorDegree in Education or related discipline(i.e. Social Science, English/Language Arts, Humanities, Math, Science). * MUST have a minimum 2-3 years in a self contained classroom; 4+ years preferred. * MUST be Pennsylvania certified and deemed Highly Qualified by the Department of Education. * MUST demonstrate competency in all areas of content responsibility and be computer literate. * MUST have experience working with youth in an urban/inner city. * Preference will be given to those with a proven track record of academic improvement supported by recent data. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes enrollment incentives. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision and 401K. For more information visitwww.mosaicaeducation.com.
