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Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in Freire Charter School.  Freire staff members are forward-thinking team players passionate about working with and unleashing the potential of urban youth.  We seek candidates who value diversity, are highly motivated and who will demand excellence from both the students as well as themselves.

Freire offers an excellent salary and benefits package, a strong commitment to all staff as professionals invested in life-long learning, and the opportunity to work with the best students in Philadelphia.

We do not accept phone inquiries. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Paper applications will not be accepted.

If you are interested in bidding opportunities to provide services at Freire, please scroll to the bottom of this page.

Faculty/Staff Openings – HIGH SCHOOL:

High School Math Teacher

Freire Charter School’s high school campus is currently seeking a full time Math teacher for the 2013-2014 school year. Freire staff members are forward-thinking team players passionate about working with and unleashing the potential of urban youth.  We seek candidates who value diversity, are highly motivated and who will demand excellence from both the students as well as themselves.

Freire offers an excellent salary and benefits package, a strong commitment to all staff as professionals invested in life-long learning, and the opportunity to work with the best students in Philadelphia.

Successful candidates have the following attributes:

  • Previous successful experience working with urban youth
  • PA Certification in Mathematics 7-12 (or in process)
  • Positive attitude, sense of humor, and willingness to do “whatever it takes” to get a job done
  • Ability to work well individually and as part of a team

To apply, please email resume, cover letter, names/contact information of three professional references, and a sample lesson plan aligned to the Common Core to employment@freirecharterschool.org. Please include “High School Math Teacher” in the subject line of your email.

We do not accept phone inquiries. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Paper applications will not be accepted.

High School English Teacher
Freire Charter School’s high school campus is currently seeking a full time English teacher for the 2013-2014 school year. Freire staff members are forward-thinking team players passionate about working with and unleashing the potential of urban youth.  We seek candidates who value diversity, are highly motivated and who will demand excellence from both the students as well as themselves.

Freire offers an excellent salary and benefits package, a strong commitment to all staff as professionals invested in life-long learning, and the opportunity to work with the best students in Philadelphia.

Successful candidates have the following attributes:

  • Previous successful experience working with urban youth
  • PA Certification in English 7-12 (or in process)
  • Positive attitude, sense of humor, and willingness to do “whatever it takes” to get a job done
  • Ability to work well individually and as part of a team

To apply, please email resume, cover letter, names/contact information of three professional references, and a sample lesson plan aligned to the Common Core to employment@freirecharterschool.org. Please include “High School English Teacher” in the subject line of your email.

We do not accept phone inquiries. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Faculty/Staff Openings – MIDDLE SCHOOL:

Middle School Science Teacher
Freire Charter School’s middle school campus is currently seeking a full time Science teacher for the 2013-2014 school year. Freire staff members are forward-thinking team players passionate about working with and unleashing the potential of urban youth.  We seek candidates who value diversity, are highly motivated and who will demand excellence from both the students as well as themselves.Freire offers an excellent salary and benefits package, a strong commitment to all staff as professionals invested in life-long learning, and the opportunity to work with the best students in Philadelphia.Successful candidates have the following attributes:

  • Previous successful experience working with urban youth
  • PA Certification in General Science 7-12 (or in process)
  • Positive attitude, sense of humor, and willingness to do “whatever it takes” to get a job done
  • Ability to work well individually and as part of a team

To apply, please email resume, cover letter, names/contact information of three professional references, and a sample lesson plan aligned to the Common Core to msemployment@freirecharterschool.org. Please include “Middle School Science Teacher” in the subject line of your email.

We do not accept phone inquiries. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Middle School English Teacher
Freire Charter School’s middle school campus is currently seeking a full time English teacher for the 2013-2014 school year. Freire staff members are forward-thinking team players passionate about working with and unleashing the potential of urban youth.  We seek candidates who value diversity, are highly motivated and who will demand excellence from both the students as well as themselves.

Freire offers an excellent salary and benefits package, a strong commitment to all staff as professionals invested in life-long learning, and the opportunity to work with the best students in Philadelphia.

Successful candidates have the following attributes:

  • Previous successful experience working with urban youth
  • PA Certification in English 7-12 (or in process)
  • Positive attitude, sense of humor, and willingness to do “whatever it takes” to get a job done
  • Ability to work well individually and as part of a team

To apply, please email resume, cover letter, names/contact information of three professional references, and a sample lesson plan aligned to the Common Core to msemployment@freirecharterschool.org. Please include “Middle School English Teacher” in the subject line of your email.

We do not accept phone inquiries. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Freire Charter School’s middle school campus is currently seeking a full time Social Studies teacher for the 2013-2014 school year. Freire staff members are forward-thinking team players passionate about working with and unleashing the potential of urban youth.  We seek candidates who value diversity, are highly motivated and who will demand excellence from both the students as well as themselves.

Freire offers an excellent salary and benefits package, a strong commitment to all staff as professionals invested in life-long learning, and the opportunity to work with the best students in Philadelphia.

Successful candidates have the following attributes:

  • Previous successful experience working with urban youth
  • PA Certification in Social Studies 7-12 (or in process)
  • Positive attitude, sense of humor, and willingness to do “whatever it takes” to get a job done
  • Ability to work well individually and as part of a team

To apply, please email resume, cover letter, names/contact information of three professional references, and a sample lesson plan aligned to the Common Core to msemployment@freirecharterschool.org. Please include “Middle School Social Studies Teacher” in the subject line of your email.

We do not accept phone inquiries. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Spanish Teacher
Freire Charter School is currently seeking a full time Spanish teacher for the 2013-2014 school year. Freire staff members are forward-thinking team players passionate about working with and unleashing the potential of urban youth.  We seek candidates who value diversity, are highly motivated and who will demand excellence from both the students as well as themselves.

Freire offers an excellent salary and benefits package, a strong commitment to all staff as professionals invested in life-long learning, and the opportunity to work with the best students in Philadelphia.

Successful candidates have the following attributes:

  • Previous successful experience working with urban youth
  • PA Certification in Spanish K-12 (or in process)
  • Positive attitude, sense of humor, and willingness to do “whatever it takes” to get a job done
  • Ability to work well individually and as part of a team

To apply, please email resume, cover letter, names/contact information of three professional references, and a sample lesson plan aligned to the Common Core to employment@freirecharterschool.org. Please include “Spanish Teacher” in the subject line of your email.

We do not accept phone inquiries. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Public Bidding Opportunities:

There are no public bidding opportunities available at this time.

Updated 4/12/2013

SPECIAL EDUCATION/ESL TEACHER

We are currently seeking a full-time, certified Special Education/ESL Teacher for the 2011-2012 school year.  Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

- Previous experience working with urban students and a “no excuses” approach to serving them.
- Existing PA certification in Special Education AND English as a Second Language (or in process).
- Commitment to collaboration and collegiality and enthusiasm for working with a team.

To apply, email resume and cover letter to employment@freirecharterschool.org with Special Education/ESL Teacher in the subject line of your email. Paper applications will not be accepted. No phone calls, please.