Teacher - Full Time - Science

Teacher on Assignment Science (7-12 Certification)
Position Description
Working from within one of our Family Service Centers in Pennsylvania the Teacher on Assignment will provide short and long-term duration coverage for various content areas at various grade levels depending upon appropriate certification. CCAs Teachers on Assignment are responsible for providing virtual instruction to CCA learners and handling all other related duties of a full-time content teacher during their coverage. Communication instruction and engagement efforts are conducted via proprietary CCA systems and tools with instruction being provided to learners both synchronously and asynchronously. Teachers on Assignment are expected to perform homeroom duties engagement and wellness check-ins completing variants as needed and any and all special projects as assigned by their administrator. The objective as with all teachers at CCA is to support the mission vision and values of CCA to measure efforts by aligning with CCAs Five-Way Test and to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program. CCA instructional positions will receive new hire orientation and onboarding by reporting full-time in office for the first 12 weeks (60 school days) of employment. Upon successful completion of orientation instructional staff may be permitted to switch to a hybrid (in-office/work from PA-based home location) schedule with supervisory approval.
In order to be successful in any role at CCA employee must carry out all responsibilities in such a way that demonstrates and models the values of CCA abides by all standards and behaves in a professional and engaged manner at all times.
Provide coverage as assigned when a teacher requires any extended absence from their classroom and ensure that there is a seamless transition for the students;
Complete all grading create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;
Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding and engagement while collaborating directly with students and parents;
Communicate with parents students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update personal learning plans and schedules feedback on assessments and student work suggest instructional approaches and strategies and the monitor assignment and project completion;
Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program and that parents have a central point of contact;
Develop a general knowledge of CCAs LMS (Edio) and curriculum while demonstrating a proficiency in the content/course(s) for which the teacher is responsible;
Support students and parents with individualized strategies for learning and work closely with students as needed on assignments and projects;
Keep student records and data up-to-date including cumulative files online student and family information attendance accounting and logging all student and parent contacts;
Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students programs to increase student understanding;
Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a school community;
Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing as directed;
Participate in outreachefforts within the community that require teacher representation;
Collaborate with school counselor to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families;
Other duties as assigned.

Competencies
Highly qualified and certified to teach in Pennsylvania (appropriate to grade level responsibilities)
Must be able to work full time at a CCA Family Service Center
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
Ability to provide instruction using CCA technological platforms in an engaging manner with demonstrated strong presentation skills;
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Customer focused approach with a high degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced and ever-changing environment
Team player track record
Willingness to travel on occasion for community outreach field trips and state testing events(may require occasional overnight travel)
Ability to work some occasional evening hours as needed to support some families

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role. Requires the ability to lift squat sit bend or stand as necessary. Ability to travel to other sites/locations as needed.

Position Type
Full-time
Exempt
Salary

Travel
~ Travel may be required for this position.

Required Education and Experience
Bachelors degree
PA Teaching certificate in subject area

Preferred Education and Experience
~2 years of relevant work experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Valid PA Drivers License
Appropriate Automobile Insurance Coverage
Must be able to commute to a Family ServiceCenter regardless ofcommutecomplexity.
Candidates must reside within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Commonwealth Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employmenteducational and service organization.

Required Experience:
IC