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Careers @ Harambee Institute of Science & Technology Charter School

General Education Teacher

  Philadelphia, PA

  Posted June 1, 2021

School Background:
Established in 1997, Harambee Institute of Science & Technology Charter School is one of the first African-centered charter schools formed in the state of Pennsylvania.  With a focus on Science and Technology, Harambee is an elementary public school chartered to serve 550 students in grades K-8.  Harambee prides itself on delivering an academic experience to students in a loving, safe, and culturally rich environment.

Mission:
Our mission is to educate students to succeed as global citizens with a clear awareness of “who I am, where I am from, where I am going, and how I get there.”

Position Summary:
The teacher is the central person responsible for planning and implementing the school’s instructional program in relationship to the academic, emotional, social, physical, cultural, and aesthetic development of all students.  Teachers are also responsible for fostering open lines of communication with parents and guardians.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
PA State Teacher Certification required
Teaching experience preferred.

Interested Applicants:
Submit your resume and cover letter to the following email address: careers@histcs.org.

A representative from our recruitment team will follow-up with you to schedule an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Human Resource Generalist

  Philadelphia, PA

  Posted April 1, 2025

School Background:

Established in 1997, Harambee Insfitute of Science & Technology Charter School is one of the first African-centered charter schools formed in the state of Pennsylvania. With a focus on Science and Technology, Harambee is an elementary public school serving over 550 students in grades K-8. Harambee prides itself on delivering an academic experience to students in a loving, safe, and culturally rich environment.

Mission:

To offer our community an education with a focus on the origins, current status, and future of the African world. To educate students to succeed as global citizens with a clear awareness of “who I am, where I am from, where I am going, and how I get there.”

Position Summary:

The Human Resource Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required.
  • At least two years of human resource management experience.

Interested Applicants:

Please submit your resume and cover lefter to the following email address: careers@histcs.org.
A representafive from our recruitment team will follow-up with you to schedule an interview.

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Special Education Teacher

  Philadelphia, PA

  Posted December 22, 2021

School Background:
Established in 1997, Harambee Institute of Science & Technology Charter School is one of the first African-centered charter schools formed in the state of Pennsylvania. With a focus on Science and Technology, Harambee is an elementary public school currently serving 525 students in grades K-8. Harambee prides itself on delivering an academic experience to students in a loving, safe, and culturally rich environment.

Mission:
Our mission is to educate students to succeed as global citizens with a clear awareness of “who I am, where I am from, where I am going, and how I get there.”

Position Summary:
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for ensuring the delivery of services to students who have been identified with disabilities. The Special Education Teacher is also responsible for the management of IEPs, Progress Monitoring and related services for the students they service. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, as well as good organizational ability. Collaboration with regular education teachers is imperative.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
PA State Teacher certification in Special Education
Teaching experience preferred.

Interested Applicants:
Submit your resume and cover letter to the following email address: careers@histcs.org.

A representative from our recruitment team will follow-up with you to schedule an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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