Elementary Teacher in Chester

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.

Job Summary: The Elementary Teacher is responsible for determining where each student stands in relation to the curriculum, assessing the students' learning potential, and matching methods of instruction to the student's individual learning style to assist the student in making expeditious progress through the curriculum. The teacher is also responsible for maintaining a well-managed, orderly, positive classroom environment conducive to learning.

Essential Functions:

• Develops daily and unit lesson plans and reviews the scope and sequence of the unit to ensure thoughtful, goal-oriented learning that is aligned with curriculum; integrates technology; maintains pace of learning and provides opportunities for student differences; checks for student understanding and conveys 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 areas.
• 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; completes progress and grade reports promptly and as scheduled using automated systems.
• Promotes a high rate of student interest and provides prompt and specific feedback in a constructive manner; demonstrates fairness and consistency in dealing with students; speaks and writes clearly, correctly, and at an appropriate level for student understanding.
• Complies with policies, regulations, and procedures of the Chester Community Charter School; communicates effectively with parents and works collaboratively with staff.
• Displays high-level professional conduct and image at all times; establishes and maintains an acceptable attendance record; 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 university.
• Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance.
• FBI Criminal Background Clearance.

Certificates/Licenses:

• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate I, preferably Instructional Certificate II.

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

• Mastery of the necessary content knowledge and skills to successfully teach assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) and deliver exceptional standards-based instruction.
• Proficiency in automated student information systems for progress and grade reporting and class work documentation.
• Exceptional classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, leadership, and technical skills.
• The principles, practices, and methods of grade level education.
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS).
• Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTII).
• Critical thinking methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
• Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards.

Demonstrated Ability to:

• Assess students’ needs and learning styles and design appropriate differentiated instruction.
• Use and apply simulations and technological innovations in the classroom.
• Facilitate inquiry-based learning as well as whole class, small group, and individual instruction.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, supportive staff, parents, and students.
• Motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships.

Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.