Esperanza Academy Teaching Assistants (24-25 SY) Apply
Start Date: Fall 2024
School: Esperanza Academy Charter School
LOCATION: 3150 N. Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19133
ABOUT ESPERANZA ACADEMY
Esperanza means hope. Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS) is located in the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia and prides itself on serving the students in the community in which it is located. Currently serving grades K-2, and 5-12, Esperanza Academy believes that education can be a vehicle for social and economic progress for marginalized communities. As a result, we are relentless in our pursuit to provide our students with the best educational option in the Philadelphia area.
Our proven track record of improving outcomes for historically underserved students sets us apart. The Academy has 11th-grade test scores above the city of Philadelphia average and value-added math and reading proficiency growth among the highest in Pennsylvania. Students graduate at a rate exceeding 90% and drop out at a rate of only 1%. For 8 out of the last 10 years, the Academy has achieved a silver or bronze medal rating in the US News and World Report ranking of Best High Schools in the country.
By the fall of 2025, we will have fully expanded to a K-12 school serving over 2,200 students and will be the second-largest single-site charter school in the city of Philadelphia.
THE OPPORTUNITY
At Esperanza Academy Charter School, we aim to empower students with transformative learning experiences that pave the way for success both in school and beyond. As a result, we strive to ensure that we meet the needs of all students and provide the necessary support for student success.
Esperanza Academy Charter School is currently inviting applications for potential Elementary School Teachers for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year at our elementary school building. This role is an integral part of the elementary instructional team. Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in maximizing learning opportunities for students. They actively support teachers by handling classroom administrative duties, working with small groups of students, and contributing to overall student achievement. Our teaching assistants are known for being effective team players, reliable, and proactive in their approach to supporting the educational environment.
Esperanza Academy is a safe, structured, and supportive environment in which to teach. Esperanza Academy team members:
- Are mission-minded leaders both inside and outside the classroom.
- Understand that building strong relationships is critical to student achievement.
- Are student-centered, data-driven, and set a high standard for themselves and their students.
- Are focused on student achievement and are committed to tailoring curriculum and instruction to the needs of our student body.
- Are collaborative team players who believe that they can move ALL students forward.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny.
- An associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university OR have completed a minimum of 60 credits. (Official transcripts showing the degree conferred are required before the starting date of employment.)
- Certification: Clearances: All applicants must have current FBI, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks.
- Spanish fluency is preferred but not required.
FOLLOW US
To learn more about Esperanza Academy, please visit our website at https://www.esperanzaacademycs.orgor follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants should email their resumes to talent@neacademy.net. In the subject line of your email, include the role you are applying for to support the talent team in the screening process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Esperanza Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Esperanza Academy are based on doing what is best for kids, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- Elementary school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Private school
Work Location: In person
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