Kindergarten Teacher

Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School is a state-wide, public (tuition-free) K-12 online charter school with a substantial number of students. Our teachers are part of an educational team whose innovative approach to education is providing a dynamic learning experience for students across the state of Pennsylvania through cyber education. All teachers report to work throughout our various locations in Pennsylvania.

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Job Purpose:

The Kindergarten Elementary Teacher position will focus on the academic achievement of students by utilizing a variety of web-based educational tools and interactive online classroom sessions.  This position is responsible for maintaining positive relationships with students and families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, deliver, and assess instruction that is aligned to the PA Standards and Common Core Curriculum
• Deliver live instruction during virtual class sessions and office hours, including whole-class as well as individual and small group settings.
• Provide ongoing communication with students and parents pertaining to progress, assignment completion, and attendance.
• Proctor standardized testing. Limited overnight travel may be required during the testing period (1-2 times per academic year).
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Principal.
• Strong written and oral communication skills using both formal and informal styles as appropriate for the audience and purpose
• Proficient technology skills: Microsoft Office, email, Google Drive, web-based data programs
• Not required, but a plus: Canvas, Achieve3000, EdInsight, PowerSchool, or other educational technology resources

Education, Certification (if applicable), Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Instructional I Educational Certification in Grades Pre-Kindergarten – 4, required 
• Instructional II Educational Certification, a plus
• Strong knowledge of elementary curriculum, differentiated instruction, data analysis, student engagement, and learner behaviors
• Proficient technology skills: Microsoft Office, email, Google Suite, and additional web-based data programs.
• Not required, but a plus: Canvas (Learning Management System),  EdInsight, PowerSchool, or other educational technology resources
• Team-oriented, collegial leadership style
• Supportive, mentoring demeanor with effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Good motivator and leader by example
• High degree of confidentiality

Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

• Physical: Normal vision, speech, hearing, walking, sitting, standing, lifting, stooping, bending, grasping, keyboarding, and filing ability
• Mental: Positive Attitude, analyzing, problem solving, decision making, and writing.
• Environmental: Online, office, blended school environment
• Travel - As needed to support standardized testing and additionally as needed for positional or organizational needs.
• Hybrid Work Eligibility - Yes - as determined by departmental parameters

All PA Leadership Charter School  applicants and employees will need to provide Pennsylvania Clearances: Act 34, 114, and 151 upon employment, as well as every five years from the date the previous clearance was obtained.    

To Apply:

Please apply at the link provided. Please note that we will only contact you in the event that we wish to schedule an interview. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

PA Leadership Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.