La Salle Academy

1434 N. Second Street

Philadelphia, PA 19122

Position

Eighth Grade Teacher

Start Date

August 2024

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience

About La Salle Academy

Started in 2003, La Salle Academy (LSA) is a small, independent, Catholic grade school, educating children in grades 3rd through 8th, that exclusively serves children from low-income families from across Philadelphia. Run in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of St. Joseph, La Salle is a San Miguel model school dedicated to achieving children’s success academically and spiritually in a supportive, faith-based learning environment.

La Salle Academy’s unique benefits include:

· Small Classes: 15:1 student/teacher ratio

· Extended School Day/School Year

· Collaborative faculty, staff, administration, and board members

· On-site nurse and social worker

We are now seeking a full-time Eighth Grade Teacher to join our team and support our school’s mission. LSA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and a 403b retirement plan. LSA is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The LSA Eighth Grade Teacher’s primary responsibility includes creating a welcoming classroom environment where students develop positive relationships feeling accepted yet challenged to take risk in learning in an age appropriate, challenging, supportive, Christian environment. The 8th grade teacher models the five goals of being respectful, responsible, motivated, consistent, and peaceful for the 8th graders as they prepare to acquire these necessary skills to prepare for the challenges of high school.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (in Education preferred)
Subject Taught: 8th Grade Religion, 8th Grade English Language Arts, 8th, 7th, 6th Grades Social Science
Prior teaching or experience working with children preferred
Understanding and sensitive to children’s needs
Strong classroom management skills

· Organized, well-prepared lesson plans

· Accurate, timely academic grading and daily attendance record keeping

· Flexible, team player

Good communication skills with students and adults
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Willingness to perform other duties as needed e.g. lunch duty, line duty, etc.

· All required criminal background checks, including but not limited to Child Abuse

Clearance, PA State Police Clearance and FBI Clearance

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Safe Environment Part I and Part II: Protecting God’s Children, Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse
References

Please email resume, references and letter of interest to Teresa Diamond, Principal of La Salle Academy at tdiamond@lasalleacademy.net

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,851.34 - $64,853.23 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Grade levels:

8th grade

Schedule:

After school
Monday to Friday

School subjects:

English
Reading
Social Studies

School type:

Private school

Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Philadelphia, PA 19122 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Philadelphia, PA 19122: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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