Spanish Teacher

Phalen Leadership Academy operates a network of high-performing schools serving in Alabama, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Texas and Washington D.C. PLA was founded in 2013, to transform low performing schools in underserved communities, to HIGH achieving schools that support scholar long-term academic improvement and success! To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we hire only the most talented and outstanding educators & industry leaders. We value people like you, people with a dedication to excellence and a passion for helping all our scholars develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed while fueling their aspirations for the future!

We believe every child deserves a high-quality education and our purpose is to prepare our scholars with personalized curriculum that fits the need of each scholar. At PLA, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, social skills, and empower them through a rigorous curriculum while providing love and support. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to work hard, and make learning fun in an academic environment grounded in our Core Values: Children First, Respect, Determination, Continuous Improvement, and gratitude.

PLA is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify in all states that require it.

What Will You Do?

• Establish a culture of high expectations that ensures that all scholars in the classroom meet their projected individual growth goals for both Math and ELA
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with State Standards and PLA Instructional Guidelines
• Assess students regularly and personalize classroom instruction based on assessment data and each scholars needs
• Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
• Ensure scholar classroom retention of 80% during an academic school year

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Credential required OR Enrolled in an accredited teacher licensing program
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Strength in using data to drive instruction
• Willingness to align your mission with the vision of PLA’s Core Values.