Gemma Services

Teacher Classroom 10 month MLS

Gemma Services  •  Plymouth Meeting, PA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

At Martin Luther School, part of Gemma Services, we do school differently.

We are an Approved Private School for students who benefit from emotional support, and we believe they deserve it all: challenge, opportunity, and the joy that comes from real learning.

Here's what sets us apart:

  • Strong academics that push students to grow and build confidence
  • Creative electives and activities that spark curiosity and expression
  • Competitive athletics that foster pride, teamwork, and resilience

All of this happens in a community that’s structured, caring, and truly committed to every student’s growth - academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our mission is to instruct the mind, engage the heart, and empower the will. At MLS, students do not just get support, they get the kind of full, rich school experience that prepares them for life.

General Responsibilities:

The Teacher at Martin Luther School (MLS) is responsible for designing and delivering student-centered learning. The focus of the position is to provide direct instruction to students to help them learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their physical, social, emotional, and academic development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and teach general education courses
  • Build motivation and interest in learning
  • Prepare effectively for class and provide documentation of students’ progress.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based practices
  • Develop an environment that supports student learning

Education/Training:

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Content area teaching certificate.
  • Special education certificate.

Top Skill(s):

  • Knowledge of the concepts, principal, and methodologies of high school social studies instruction.
  • Proficient interpersonal relations and communication
  • Ability to participate in physical restraint of children
  • Proficient PC skills, including Google Classroom, Documents, Sheets, and Slides.

Experience:

  • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a school setting.

Benefits include:

  • 3 health insurance plans included, one at no cost to the employee!
  • 2 dental plans to choose from
  • Educational assistance for professional development and Act 48/CEUs
  • 403b retirement plan with organizational match
  • Group Term Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Short and Long-term Disability coverage
  • Generous paid time off and Personal Holidays
  • Funding for employee self-care activities

If you are passionate about education, student advocacy, and admissions management, we invite you to apply and contribute to the success of MLS and the students we serve.

Gemma Services is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Gemma Services

About Gemma Services

Gemma Services was formed in November 2019 by the merger of two longstanding nonprofits, Silver Springs – Martin Luther School and theVillage. Representing more than 300 years combined of providing vital services to individuals in the Philadelphia region. Today Gemma is guided by the vision of a world where every person knows they matter. Gemma accompanies people of all ages through life’s challenges using individualized, data-informed support. With three locations in the Greater Philadelphia region, Gemma provides community-based and residential mental health programs, foster family care, adoption and permanency services, special education through an Approved Private School for K-12 students (Martin Luther School), and prevention programs. More than 3,000 individuals and families participate in Gemma’s programs each year.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Year Founded
1859
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