Vida Charter School

Location:              Gettysburg, PA

General Information:        

This is a full time position in a dual immersion (Spanish-English) elementary charter school. This is a unique opportunity to join the founding staff of a dual immersion, holistic charter school.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         PA elementary teaching certification

·         Bilingual communication skills (reading, writing, speaking) in both Spanish and English

·         Required security clearances

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·         Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and learning styles, as well as, teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student learning styles and abilities

·         Strong interpersonal skills to include the ability to work effectively with teachers, parents and students from diverse backgrounds

·         Excellent organizational and leadership skills

Responsibilities:

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

·         Collaborate closely with the English bilingual teacher to effectively plan lessons that promote the maximum growth of students

·         Work effectively with students, staff, community members and parents from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds

·         Seek community input to implement a curriculum that reflects the diversity of students

·         Provide leadership and demonstrate willingness to seek and provide professional growth and development in the area of Elementary Education

·         Develop and implement innovative methods for serving students in a school with a flexible schedule

·         Contribute to the school's inclusive workplace efforts by fostering a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment

·         Perform other duties as assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Vida Charter School is committed to a policy of educational equality. Accordingly, the program admits students and conducts all educational programs, activities, and employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, gender, preference, national origin, marital status, ancestry, disability, or any other legally protected classification. Any person having inquiries concerning the school’s compliance with regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the American with Disabilities Act, or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is directed to contact the School Director at the school address.