Employment/RFP

Seven Generations Charter School is seeking applicants for full- and part-time Building Substitute Teacher positions for the remainder of the 25-26 school year.  Ideal candidates must be PA certified.

Salary for part time is $150/day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). Salary for full time is $45,000/year.

Seven Generations Charter School is an academically rich, educational community creating generations of stewards who embrace our world and each other. Members of the SGCS community are committed to a public education alternative that promotes sustainability and citizenship with an interdisciplinary, individualized, project-based curriculum. Our school draws students from a large number of school districts, and our school population represents a diverse community of learners from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in the field of education and/or subject area
• Current PA Teacher Certification
• Knowledge of best practice procedures and techniques for supervising students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents/guardians with tact, patience and courtesy.
• Ability to understand the needs of students of a variety of abilities, interests, and backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and carry out spoken and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues, families, administrators, board of trustees, and community members.
• Ability to develop, read, interpret, and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction in line with EIC learning framework.
• Implement EIC units focusing on the local natural and social systems
• Maintain a learner-centered classroom
• Lead cooperative learning activities to promote team work skills and constructing shared knowledge
• Assist in the implementation service learning projects in conjunction with EIC units
• Plan and supervise community-based investigations, field trips, visits by guest speakers and other experiential activities, and guide students in planning and preparing for, reflecting on, and learning from these activities.
• Lead students in designing and completing hands-on projects related to EIC and content-area curriculum.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives and expectations for all student activities.
• Participate in our EIC gallery walks and back to school nights.
• Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and students.
• Lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Maintain an organized classroom in which students have access to learning materials.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in using the Responsive Classroom approach to classroom management.
• Implement our school wide positive behavior support plan.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by abiding by the school code of conduct and following approved disciplinary processes and procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Participate in ongoing PD and training sessions.
• Confer with teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students’ behavioral and academic problems.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and student arrival and dismissal.

Strong student engagement, communication skills (verbal and written), interpersonal skills, and skills applying the principles of behavior,

Please provide copies of: Cover letter, resume, PA teaching certificate, three letters of reference, Child Abuse clearance, Act 34 criminal history background check, and FBI criminal history clearance.

For more information about our school, please visit www.sevengenerationsschool.org. SGCS is an equal employment opportunity employer and values diversity and equity. Individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Operations Coordinator and School Security Officer
Purpose: The role of the Operations Coordinator and School Security Officer is to maintain
the safety and security of the school’s buildings, facilities, and grounds. The Operations Coordinator
and School Security Officer also provides management and direction necessary in the areas of
building and custodial maintenance and planning, security, plant operations, and event support.
Classification: Non-exempt
Reports To/Supervised By: Director of Student Services and Principal/CEO
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
1. Annual training as required by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
(PCCD)
2. Hold a current NASRO Certification
3. Self-motivated
4. Ability to execute projects systematically
5. Proficient in computer applications
6. Good organizational and communication skills
7. High School Diploma with training in safety, security or maintenance of buildings
8. Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in facilities management or building safety and security
9. Must have good interpersonal skills and familiarity with the Seven Generations Charter
Schools as an organization
10. Must work effectively with and collaborate with the Principal or points of contacts, teachers,
volunteers and volunteer coordinators
11. Experience navigating, planning for, and responding to technical aspects of facility/plant
operations
12. Ability to maintain school safety equipment and infrastructure (i.e., CrisisGo, camera system,
alarm system, etc.).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Collaborates with CEO and/or designee to ensures safety and security of students, staff and
families
2. Oversee the opening/closing and security of buildings
33 E. Minor Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
Office: (610) 421-8844 Fax: (610) 295-6056
www.sevengenerationsschool.org

“In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.”
– Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy

3. Works with CEO and/or designee for immediate security concerns
4. Maintain relationships with local police and fire departments
5. Oversees fire, camera, and security systems, and coordinates with IT and vendors to make
repairs expeditiously, on site or remotely as necessary
6. Collaborates and supports with procedures for student arrival and dismissal, and ensures a
safe and efficient process
7. Assist admin staff with safety drills
8. Evaluate building(s) for hazards
9. Supports with event safety and logistics
10. Assists staff in the management of lunch and/or recess
11. Manages building key distribution as requested by Principal or BoT
12. Maintaining complete records, diagrams, surveys, and maps of school buildings, grounds,
and utility systems
13. Member of the emergency planning and incident management team and ensures that
necessary policies and procedures are in place, communicated, and executed
14. Collaborate with CEO and/or designee to revise and implement procedures to minimize
hazards and ensure safety of students, staff and families
15. Engages with vendors and contractors
16. Collaborates in the development of the facilities budgets and monitors expenditures
17. Ensures compliance with zoning regulations and negotiating agreements.
18. Works with Facilities Department to manage all work related to the maintenance of buildings
including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, sprinkler system, fire alarm system
custodial and security system of Seven Generations Charter School
19. Maintains equipment on Seven Generations Charter School grounds by closely monitoring
equipment and completing necessary testing as required. Also maintains accurate records of
all maintenance repairs
20. Support Facilities Department in performing repairs as needed
21. Provides custodial needs at Seven Generations Charter School
22. Keeps building safe by making sure it meets building code requirements
23. Works with facilities department and Principal to report problems, solutions, and costs
associated
24. Provides a weekly status update on any pending project
25. Promotes a positive team attitude with employees and volunteers
26. Supervise contractors and vendors as they relate to building safety and operations. Develops
and maintains a relationship with contactors and vendors ensuring efficient facility
operations
27. Maintains and ensure that all work adheres to Seven Generations Charter School green and
energy based approach
28. Assists IT department when a change needs to be made requiring a change to facilities
29. Regularly inspects school properties for areas of concern
33 E. Minor Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
Office: (610) 421-8844 Fax: (610) 295-6056
www.sevengenerationsschool.org

“In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.”
– Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy
30. Manages relationship with rental tenants as needed and supports the Principal with
supporting needs
31. Ensures compliance and implementation of policies as they relate facilities and operations to
Seven Generations Charter Schools
32. Assists Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator with general/basic carpentry on property as
needed
33. Assists Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator with snow removal as needed in
collaboration with outside vendors and custodial/maintenance crew.
34. Assists Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator with lawn maintenance and landscaping as
needed in collaboration with vendors and custodial/ maintenance crew.
35. Attends staff meetings as needed.
36. Serves as a contact for facility related emergencies, which may require evening and weekend
work after regular work hours.
37. Adheres to all Seven Generations Charter Schools staff policies when it relates to time of,
staff conduct and other Seven Generations Charter School Policies.
38. Adheres to department budget
39. Assists Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator with shipping and receiving support
40. Support Seven Generations Charter School as needed as it relates to facilities and operations.
41. Support teachers on a case by case basis in relaying information about the facilities as it
relates to our EIC instructional model.

Working Conditions
This individual may work beyond a regular work day and a five day work week or on days the
school is closed attending school events and removing snow or ice. Employee may be
required to work outside in various types of weather. This employee may need to safely lift
100 lbs.and be able to climb a ladder and address issues that require reaching heights of 10 ft
or more.

Physical Requirement of Job (Measured in terms of frequency)
Not At All Occasionally Frequently Constantly
0 1 – 33% 34 – 66% 67 – 100%
LIFTING
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
11 to 20 lbs: Frequently
Beyond 20 lbs: Frequently

33 E. Minor Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
Office: (610) 421-8844 Fax: (610) 295-6056
www.sevengenerationsschool.org

“In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.”
– Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy

BODY MOVEMENTS:
Bend/Stoop: Frequently
Climb: Occasionally
Kneel: Frequently
Push: Frequently
Pull: Frequently
Twisting: Frequently
Standing: Frequently
Sitting: Frequently
Walking: Frequently

Terms of Employment This is a 10 month position.

Please provide copies of: Cover letter, resume, PA teaching certificate, three letters of reference, Child Abuse clearance, Act 34 criminal history background check, and FBI criminal history clearance.

For more information about our school, please visit www.sevengenerationsschool.org. SGCS is an equal employment opportunity employer and values diversity and equity. Individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.