Job Position: Financial Literacy Teacher

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19134

Description:

Birch Agency is seeking a financial Literacy (Expressive Arts) Teacher in Philadelphia, PA. This unique position blends essential financial education with creative, project-based learning approaches, empowering students in grades 5-8 to build lifelong money management skills while expressing their understanding through the arts. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping students connect real-world financial concepts to their personal lives, community, and future goals.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver engaging financial literacy lessons aligned with state and school standards, incorporating expressive arts (visual arts, music, drama, media, etc.) to enhance learning.

• Teach core topics such as budgeting, saving, banking, credit, entrepreneurship, investing, and responsible consumer habits.

• Use project-based learning, simulations, role-playing, and other interactive strategies to make financial concepts relatable and applicable.

• Design and implement interdisciplinary projects that integrate financial literacy with other subject areas, fostering creativity and critical thinking.

• Assess and monitor student progress through a variety of formative and summative assessments.

• Maintain a classroom environment that encourages participation, collaboration, and respect.

• Integrate technology, financial tools, and community resources to provide students with real-world applications.

• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership regarding student growth and engagement.

• Participate in school-wide events, professional development sessions, and team collaboration meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Economics, Arts Education, or related field (Master's degree preferred).

• Valid Pennsylvania teaching certification (or ability to obtain).

Join our team of Special Education and Healthcare Professionals! We offer affordable benefits, a competitive hourly rate, 401K, PTO, along with a weekly paycheck to name a few.

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