History

Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia (Boys’ Latin), the first and only all-boys public school in Pennsylvania, provides a world-class college preparatory education to 800 students in grades six through twelve. Founded in 2007, Boys’ Latin is dedicated to the development of confident and independent learners who will be actively engaged as global citizens in our interdependent world. As a public charter school, there are no admissions requirements and the school enrolls by randomized lottery.

Over the past decade, the school has built an effective model for educating historically underserved boys, a demographic that suffers the worst educational and quality of life outcomes in the nation. Since the first class graduated in 2011, Boys’ Latin students have matriculated into and persisted through colleges at rates three- to four-times greater than Philadelphia averages.

Role Summary

At this important moment in its history, Boys’ Latin seeks a passionate leader and visionary strategist. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has responsibility for executing the school’s mission. The CEO provides strategic leadership for organizational development, annual goals and objectives, program implementation, financial oversight, and fundraising. Further, the CEO will represent Boys’ Latin to the broader community in order to advance its mission and promote its successes locally and nationally.

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Job Title: Physics Teacher, Full-Time

Position Overview
Boys’ Latin seeks a Physics Teacher to focus on the development of scientists and problem-solvers at our high school. This teacher will promote and nurture the education of students by planning and differentiating rigorous courses of study; use inquiry-based methods of teaching that model scientific and engineering processes; monitor, assist with, and correct academic efforts; connect in-class learning with scientists, engineers, and experiences outside of school; create a safe environment conducive to learning; keep family members informed; providing a safe environment conducive to academic learning, risk-taking, and character development; stress rigor with well-designed assessments that challenge students to think critically and creatively.

Duties include:
 Revising curriculum according to BL guidelines, national and state standards, and exemplars.
 Developing and presenting lessons and learning in a variety of modalities including lecture, Socratic seminar, projects, exhibits, field trips, inquiry-based labs, and guest speakers.
 Creating and implementing academically rigorous lessons and assessments.
 Demonstrating relentless focus on helping students achieve.
 Using data to drive instruction, remediation, and enrichment.
 Supporting general and special ed. students in achieving academic success and growth.
 Creating a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning and risk-taking.
 Communicating students’ progress toward realizing academic goals with families.
 Conducting benchmark and standardized assessments in accordance with school policies.
 Partnering with families and staff to provide academic and emotional support/resources to students.
 Sponsoring student activities as part of school’s award-winning Leadership Academy.
 Committing to the Expanded Learning Time structure of the school.
 Enforcing Student Code of Conduct and serving as a culture keeper for the Boys’ Latin mission.

Competencies
 Unwavering commitment to the mission, students, families, and community of Boys’ Latin and to the belief that all students can learn.
 Strong desire to teach an academically intense curriculum
 Commitment to an extended school day.
 Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional.
 High level of receptivity to feedback to increase effectiveness.
 Willingness to be flexible and go above and beyond to meet the needs of Boys’ Latin students.
 Respect and humility towards all members of the Boys’ Latin community.
 Strong content knowledge.
 Well-structured organizational system that promotes as well-designed plan for instruction.
 Ability to influence and motivate students by instilling a sense of urgency.
 Strong communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively.
 PA State certification

Interested candidates should submit a completed resume, letter of interest, and copy of state certification to:

Ruth Gonzalez, 5501 Cedar Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 or rgonzalez@boyslatin.net.