Each and every day, Green Woods' teaching team provides students with dynamic learning experiences that focus on the relationship between humans and the natural world. Our ponds, streams, forests, and fields act as the ideal "learning laboratory" for exploration and discovery, while our partnership with the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education enhances the EIC curriculum created and delivered by our passionate staff.

Prospective teachers must be committed to supporting a teaching and learning environment that promotes student success within a framework of collaboration and teamwork. Teachers must also bring their personal strengths to the team to support our students by both differentiating instruction and minimizing interruptions to the learning environment. We believe that all students have a right to learn within an environment that promotes academic excellence as well as an environment that is free of disruptions.

In addition to sound classroom instructional practices, prospective teaching candidates must be committed to developing within children the knowledge and skills that foster an environmental ethic leading to active participation and environmental stewardship.

Now Accepting Applications for the 2012-2013 School Year

The award winning, Green Woods Charter School, recognized by Philadelphia Magazine as a top city school for innovation and academic excellence, is accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year.

The mission of Green Woods Charter School is to provide children in grades K through 8 with the opportunity to be active, knowledgeable and conscientious young investigators by fostering a keen understanding of the interrelatedness and interdependence of our local and global existence.

Green Woods Charter School is projecting the need for teaching positions in grades K-3. These are certified positions.

Interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, current PA teaching certification, all applicable clearances, and three letters of recommendation.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective lesson plans, homework assignments and assessments that align with state standards.
• Effectively and consistently deliver high-quality, standards based instruction.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to differentiate instruction and adjust instructional strategies to meet student needs.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach integrated, cross-curricular lessons.
• Exhibit a passion for environmental education is desired.

Qualifications

• Three years elementary level experience as a lead teacher
• PA certification in elementary education
• A strong belief in teaching a standards based curriculum
• Motivated, self starter with an entrepreneurial attitude
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents
• Ability to work in a collaborative and professional team setting
• Personal accountability for student achievement

Starting salary is 40,000 and non-negotiable. No phone calls please. Successful candidates will be contacted in early March.

Applicants should send all required documents to the Dean of Faculty and Students by February 29, 2012.

Green Woods Charter School
8480 Hagys Mill Road
Philadelphia, Pa 19128
Attn: Dean of Faculty and Students