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Position: Advisor/Teachers
Job Number: 0116

Eastern University Academy Charter School, an affiliate of Eastern University, located in Philadelphia invites applications for Advisor/Teachers** positions. The mission of Eastern University Academy Charter (grades 7-12) is to provide a holistic, college-integrated learning community dedicated to the education of each student in the context of his/her unique interests. The school will provide students with an environment of excitement and early expectation through an integrative discovery-based learning experience that will develop logical reasoning, critical thinking, and purpose-driven global citizens. The school will graduate self-directed, self-aware learners many of whom will have successfully mastered college level work.

We are presently looking for passionate, resilient advisor/teachers who will follow 17 students for 2-4 years as a full-time advisor. While we certainly expect teachers to exhibit mastery in their content area, Eastern Academy teachers will also be expected to encompass a broad academic base, capable of focusing on all disciplines. In addition, teachers will play a pivotal role in establishing a college-going culture at the school, particularly since students will have the opportunity to earn up to 60 college credits.

Advisor Openings for:
• Social Studies
• Science
• Math
• English
• Special Education

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences which integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a religious commitment compatible with its mission. The university and its affiliates complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

If you have the mind of an “edupreneur,” - that is, you will aggressively search for opportunities to develop and serve students, please forward a cover letter, resume, 2-3 letters of recommendation and a valid copy of teaching certification in a content area if obtained, or original transcripts to euacademyjobs@euacademycs.org or mail to:

Omar Barlow, CEO & Principal
Eastern University Academy
3 Falls Center, Suite 2
3300 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129

**These positions are not sponsored by Eastern University but are provided by an affiliate organization.  Compensation and benefits (if applicable) are not provided by Eastern University but by the affiliate organization only, please contact the organization listed directly at 215-769-3131 for more information.

Posted: 12-14-2009

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