Teacher 7th grade English/Language Arts

WEST OAK LANE CHARTER SCHOOL
7th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher

West Oak Lane Charter School is on the lookout for a Pennsylvania certified teacher to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year, as we set out to elevate our already "good" school to a "great" institution. Located in the vibrant West Oak Lane area of Philadelphia, our charter school, which caters to grades K-8, has proudly served the community for 27+ years. We create a nurturing and spacious learning environment for approximately 1000 students, ensuring a safe space for both educators and learners. Our dedicated administration champions innovation and fosters strong collaborations with both teachers and parents, focused on keeping our students engaged and delivering top-notch educational experiences.

We are seeking an ideal candidate who showcases professionalism, possesses in-depth knowledge of English language arts, is acquainted with Pennsylvania’s Academic Standards, and demonstrates the ability to effectively prepare, organize, and instruct secondary students.


In this role, you will have the opportunity to teach English and enhance literacy skills among our middle school students. Our educators are expected to master and utilize a variety of instructional strategies to provide outstanding lessons. Your responsibilities will encompass teaching students the beauty of classic and contemporary literature, poetry, English grammar, and usage, while also cultivating their critical thinking skills to ensure they achieve proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.

Requirements

Pennsylvania Certification (Instructional I or II in English). Bachelor's degree, including all courses to satisfy requirements of subject major in English.
Minimum of one year of full-time teaching experience preferred.

Benefits

Become part of our WOLCS family and enjoy comprehensive benefits including;

• Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A pension plan with 7.5% match
• Complimentary life insurance coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• On site PD and induction programs