| Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for a full-time one-year position of Middle School Assistant Teacher, beginning August 2020. This is a 10-month position which offers an excellent array of benefits and a highly competitive salary. The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,100 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres. Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds. At Germantown Academy, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is as diverse as the broader, global world of which we are a part. We value this diversity because it makes us a stronger community, enriches our thinking, and helps us to develop our collaborative spirit. Key Responsibilities will include: - Partnering with Middle School faculty members to teach lessons and supervise students throughout the school day
- Monitoring and supervising students during non-instructional times (lunch, class transitions throughout the building, etc.)
- Serving as a substitute teacher as needed
Qualifications: - 4-year college degree required; degree in education preferred
- Strong collaboration, organization, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic, attendance, and punctuality
- Strong skills in using technology to support communications -google apps, Microsoft office, web-based applications
- Strong aptitude for learning educational technology to support student instruction
- Strong interest in professional development
Candidates who meet these criteria should apply online at: https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga |