La Salle Academy Philadelphia’s Post

LSA is Hiring: Eighth Grade Teacher La Salle Academy is currently seeking an Eighth Grade Teacher. Started in 2003, La Salle Academy (LSA) is a small, independent, Catholic grade school, in West Kensington, that exclusively serves children from low-income families. Run in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of St. Joseph, La Salle is a San Miguel model school dedicated to achieving children’s success academically and spiritually in a supportive, faith-based learning environment. LSA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and a 403b retirement plan. LSA is an equal opportunity employer. Please send, cover letter, resume and references to [email protected]   Responsibilities The LSA Eighth Grade Teacher’s primary responsibility includes creating a welcoming classroom environment where students develop positive relationships feeling accepted yet challenged to take risk in learning in an age appropriate, challenging, supportive, Christian environment. The 8th grade teacher models the five goals of being respectful, responsible, motivated, consistent, and peaceful for the 8th graders as they prepare to acquire these necessary skills to prepare for the challenges of high school.   Requirements Bachelor’s Degree (in Education preferred) Subject Taught: 8th Grade Religion, 8th Grade English Language Arts, 8th, 7th, 6th Grades Social Science Prior teaching or experience working with children preferred Understanding and sensitive to children’s needs Strong classroom management skills ·      Organized, well-prepared lesson plans ·      Accurate, timely academic grading and daily attendance record keeping ·      Flexible, team player Good communication skills with students and adults Ability to remain calm in stressful situations Willingness to perform other duties as needed e.g. lunch duty, line duty, etc. ·      All required criminal background checks, including but not limited to Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Clearance and FBI Clearance Archdiocese of Philadelphia Safe Environment Part I and Part II: Protecting God’s Children, Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse References   Please email resume, references and letter of interest to Teresa Diamond, Principal of La Salle Academy at [email protected] 

LSA Hiring School Support Candidate: La Salle Academy is currently seeking a full-time School Support Staff Person to join our team. Started in 2003, La Salle Academy (LSA) is a small, independent, Catholic grade school, in West Kensington, that exclusively serves children from low-income families. Run in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of St. Joseph, La Salle is a San Miguel model school dedicated to achieving children’s success academically and spiritually in a supportive, faith-based learning environment. LSA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and a 403b retirement plan. LSA is an equal opportunity employer. Please send, cover letter, resume and references to [email protected] The School Support Staff is an important part of the LSA Academic Team. This position will report to the Principal and will perform a combination of the following duties for grades Third through Eighth on an as needed basis: Classroom Substitute Teacher Classroom Aide: Assist teacher by prepping classroom for lessons Ensuring an orderly and safe learning environment for all children Supervising group activities, events and outings; chaperoning field trips    Work with individual or small groups of students Lunch/Recess Monitor Assistant to the Art Teacher Library Aide Extended Day monitor: provide homework assistance and facilitate extra-curricular enrichment activities Front office receptionist and building access monitor Other duties as assigned   Requirements Strong classroom management skills Organized, well-prepared Flexible, Team player Good communication skills Understanding and sensitive to children’s needs Ability to remain calm in stressful situations Commitment to the La Salle Academy mission Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Education preferred All required criminal background checks, including but not limited to Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance Prior teaching or experience working with children preferred Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus References   Please email resume, references and letter of interest to [email protected]

Team LSA connected with Team SEI Cares SEI yesterday at their headquarters in Oaks, PA! Joined by our recent LSA Alum Victoria O, who is headed to Merion Mercy Academy, Megan Gallagher Thomson, M. Ed. and I were delighted to share information about LSA and meet the many wonderful SEI team members who donate their time for worthy volunteer activities. Looking forward to partnering in the new school year! Suzanne (McCauley) Kelso, PHR, SHRM-CP Martha Miele W. Jackson Green

LSA 7th Grade was blessed to experience an electronic coding club this school year, thanks to the amazing team at Airline Hydraulics Corporation! Jessica Katz

Wonderful visit by the Connelly Foundation, who stopped by Ms. Schwartz's Third Grade to learn about the students' service-learning project which raised funds to purchase equipment for fresh water in a village in Africa! Connelly Foundation Fran Burns Tim Durkin Stephanie Freeman Lauren Schwartz Megan Gallagher Thomson, M. Ed.

Thank you! We are grateful to many LSA supporters for helping La Salle Academy Philadelphia reach our Day of Giving goal. Your donation make a direct impact on our students and their families.

Thank you to All who contributed to our La Salle Academy Day of Giving in honor of our patron St. John Baptist de La Salle! We are so grateful to have exceeded our goal! All donations will directly support our students and programs. Many thanks!

Spread the Word: La Salle Academy OPEN HOUSE: This Sunday, April 14! La Salle accepts students of all faiths from all over the city!

La Salle Academy is having an Open House for Perspective Students & Families: THIS SUNDAY - April 14! La Salle is a private, independent Catholic grade school that enrolls students in 3rd through 8th grade. Families must qualify for Federal free or reduced-price lunch.   La Salle Academy Open House Sunday, April 14th from 12-2 PM La Salle Academy * 1434 N. 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19122   Benefits of La Salle Academy Small class size - 15:1 student teacher ratio Extended school day/school year Art, Music, Gym, STEM Lab and More