Classroom Teacher / Social Studies

Job Description:

Martin Luther School, an Approved Private School, located on a picturesque 36-acre campus in Plymouth Meeting, provides a comprehensive program for students who need emotional support. Our school is designed to allow our students to confidently engage in personalized, purposeful learning, joyfully celebrate individual and collective success, and respectfully challenge self and others to grow. Our mission is to instruct the mind, engage the heart, and empower the will. We use a holistic educational approach to address the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of children in kindergarten through 12th grade.

The focus of the position is to provide direct instruction to students to help them learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their social, emotional, and academic development; coordinating work within the School, as well as with other divisions/departments; complying with operating policies and procedures established for the assigned function; communicating with appropriate personnel; responding to inquiries or requests for information; maintaining appropriate records and providing assigned reports.

Benefits include: 3 health insurance plans, 2 dental plans, educational assistance, a retirement plan with a match, fully paid life, short and long-term disability, generous PTO, personal holiday, and self-care activities for our employees.

Come experience what it means to be part of a special education team!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

• Teaching certification or license

• Proven experience in classroom management and lesson planning

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Experience working with students in a teaching capacity

• Familiarity with literacy education principles

• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs

• Experience in tutoring or instructional design is a plus

• Knowledge of educational technology and its integration into the classroom

• Familiarity with curriculum development and educational standards

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff

• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development opportunities