Math Teacher

Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs.

Job Summary

Plans and teaches his/her subject area, following scope and sequence of all courses. Provides instruction to students in a variety of planned topics. Provides the use of real life applications and simulates to instruct students in the analysis and interpretation of materials being presented. Implements the school's mission to empower students as learners. To do this she/he must determine where each student stands in relation to the curriculum, assess the students learning potential, and match methods of instruction to the student's individual learning style in order to assist the student in making expeditious progress through the curriculum.

In addition, the teacher is responsible for maintaining a well-managed, orderly, positive, classroom environment conducive to learning.

Essential Functions

Develops daily and unit lesson plans and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented and aligned with curriculum and integrate technology; maintains pace of learning and provide opportunities for student differences; and check for student understanding and convey appropriately high expectations for students Carefully plans for substitute teachers when unable to attend school and relates lessons to the state content standards in the core content areas as well as in specific content area Creates and maintains a classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and work toward meeting the standards; maintains accurate, thorough records of student achievement and behavioral performance; and completes progress and grade reports promptly and as scheduled using automated systems Promotes a high rate of student interest and provide prompt and specific feedback in a constructive manner and opportunities for active participation; demonstrates fairness and consistency in dealing with students; and speak and write clearly, correctly, and at an appropriate level for student understanding Complies with policies, regulations and procedures of CCCS; communicates effectively with parents and work collaboratively with staff Displays high-level professional conduct and image at all times; establish and maintain an acceptable attendance record; and participates in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom Continues to grow as a professional educator with classes/workshops for professional development in specific areas of interest and/or need and coaching and feedback from administrators and peers Performs other related duties as assigned Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited college or…

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