Teachers, Green Woods Charter School

Posted by on May 01, 2011

Green Woods Charter School has been approved for expansion!!  Please consider joining us on our journey toward an exciting and sustainable future!

The mission of Green Woods Charter School is to provide children in grades K through 8 with the opportunity to be active, knowledgeable and conscientious young investigators by fostering a keen understanding of the interrelatedness and interdependence of our local and global existence.

Green Woods Charter School is now accepting applications for multiple elementary level teaching positions for the 2011-2012 school year. These are PA State certified positions.  Please submit a cover letter and resume along with the PA standard teaching application, transcripts, current PA certification, all applicable clearances, and three current letters of recommendation.

Responsibilities
-Develop effective lesson plans, homework assignments and assessments that align with state standards
-Effectively and consistently design and deliver high-quality, standards based instruction
-Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to differentiate instruction and adjust instructional strategies to meet student needs.
-Demonstrate the ability to create and teach integrated, cross-curricular lessons
-Exhibit a knowledge of, and passion for, environmental education

Qualifications
-A minimum of three years elementary level experience as a lead elementary teacher
-PA certification in elementary education
-A strong belief in teaching a standards-based, integrated curriculum
-Motivated, self starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and “can-do” attitude
-Strong classroom management skills
-Ability to communicate effectively with parents and all members of our internal and external community
-Ability to work in a collaborative and professional team setting
-Personal accountability for student achievement

Applicants should send all required documents to the Dean of Faculty and Students by May 18, 2011.

Green Woods Charter School
8480 Hagys Mill Road
Philadelphia, Pa 19128
Attn: Dean of Faculty and Students