English Language Arts Teacher

Based in northeast Philadelphia, The Bridge Way School is PA's first and only recovery high school for youth in recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

With an intentionally small student population of approximately 20 youth, the Bridge Way School is looking for an ELA faculty member to lead students in developing as strong readers, writers, creative humanists, and analytical thinkers. In addition to their ELA courses, they will co-lead a virtual learning lab, contribute to the garden learning program, collaborate with the recovery artist-in-residence and instructional team, and develop other recovery-focused culture initiatives during the school week. The successful applicant will have a sincere dedication to serving Philadelphia-area youth in recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We are especially looking for a passionate, flexible, proactive, and relational educator who believes our youth have the capacity to grow, perform, achieve, and lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred
• Certified ELA with Pennsylvania Department of Education OR certified in another subject area with willingness to take and capacity to pass the English 7-12 Praxis
• PA state and FBI clearances.
• 2+ years of applicable teaching experience preferred, but not necessary
• Dual certification with Special Education highly encouraged to apply

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead English Language Arts courses for grades 9-12 by developing strong curriculum, writing intentional lesson plans, differentiating material, and assessing for progress toward mastery with deliberate feedback
• Dismantle distrust, and create a culture of learning, joy, and safety in the classroom
• Coach and guide students in both classroom and 1:1 sessions to assess student strengths, needs and performance; identify potential areas of change and improvement.
• Nurture productive relationships with families, caregivers, and providers as an assigned faculty advisor
• Participate in bi-monthly team meetings with individual students to support our youth in setting critical SMART goals in recovery, academics, attendance, physical health, and mental health
• Complete regular progress reports and communicate academic standing to students and families
• Utilize and update Google Classroom, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and student information system to post student deliverables, offer feedback, and post grades
• Submit unit plans and other deliverables in a timely, complete manner
• Meet and collaborate with the instructional team to develop, deliver, and assess curriculum that can be scaffolded to ensure students have the best opportunities for success.
• Collaborate with STEM Interventionist to co-teach virtual learning lab credit recovery courses
• Contribute to garden learning and herbalism internship program
• Co-plan with other instructional team members to ensure curriculum thematic topics stretch across classrooms
• Support Executive Director/Head of School with additional administrative concerns pertaining to instruction, climate and culture, and safety as needs arise
• Ensure appropriate delivery of both special education instruction and related services as stipulated on IEPs/504 plans, including referrals for mental and behavioral health needs.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and recovery-focused language with students, staff, families, and partners

Position is full-time: $55,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Erin Bernard, Executive Director, at erin.bernard@thebridgewayschool.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person