START DATE: Fall 2024 SCHOOL: Esperanza Academy Charter School
LOCATION: 301 W. Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia PA, 19140
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. During the ******** school year, Esperanza Academy will serve grades: K-3, and 6-12. 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 academic success with 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 is 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 10 years, the Academy has been awarded a silver or bronze medal rating in the US News 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 2,400 students. This expansion will result in Esperanza Academy being the second-largest single charter school in the city of Philadelphia.
THE OPPORTUNITY Esperanza Academy Charter School is currently accepting applications for a Special Education Science Teacher in our high school building for the ******** school year. The Special Education Science Teacher opportunity plays a crucial role in providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students can engage with the Science curriculum effectively. The ideal candidate has experience with developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for high-need students.
Esperanza Academy offers a safe, structured, and supportive teaching environment where educators:
Embrace our mission both inside and outside the classroom. Recognize the importance of cultivating strong relationships for student success. Prioritize student-centered, data-driven instruction while maintaining high standards. POSITION REQUIREMENTS A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required. (Official transcripts showing the degree conferred are required prior to the starting date of employment.) Certification: Applicants interested in this opportunity should have the following PA teacher certification prior to their start date: General Science 7-12, Special Education PK-12 or Special Education 7-12, Clearances: All applicants must have current FBI, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks. For more information regarding required clearances click here. Spanish fluency is preferred but not required. SALARY AND BENEFITS Salary commensurate with experience Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance, and a retirement plan starting your first day of employment Access to other supplemental voluntary benefits Tuition Reimbursement is available after 6 months of employment Paid time off Be connected to a larger ecosystem that is committed to creating an opportunity community for the residents of this neighborhood. FOLLOW US To learn more about Esperanza Academy, please visit our website at or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
TO APPLY Interested applicants should email their resumes to . 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
Pay: $50,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Education:
Bachelor's (Required) Experience:
Special education: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Teaching Certification (Required) Work Location: In person
