26/27 Instructional Candidate Pool

The Opportunity:

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is building a General Instructional Candidate Pool for current and anticipated openings across our schools. This standing requisition allows us to proactively identify and engage strong educators and instructional support professionals for roles including:

• Lower Elementary Teachers (K–2)
• Upper Elementary Teachers (3–5)
• Middle School Teachers (6–8)
• Elective & Specials Teachers

Candidates in this pool may be considered for immediate openings or future opportunities as needs arise throughout the hiring season.

PLA educators and instructional support staff are mission-driven professionals committed to supporting the academic and social-emotional growth of scholars in underserved communities. All roles contribute to building structured, joyful, and high-expectations learning environments.

The Details

Key Deliverables:

Responsibilities vary by position and may include:

• Delivering or supporting high-quality, standards-aligned instruction
• Providing small-group or individualized academic support, particularly in reading
• Supporting inclusive classroom environments and differentiated instruction
• Monitoring scholar progress and supporting data-driven instructional decisions
• Collaborating with teachers, special education teams, and school leadership
• Supporting scholar behavior, engagement, and classroom routines
• Partnering with families and school staff to support scholar success

Deliverables may vary based on role and campus needs.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Qualifications vary by role. Candidates may include certified teachers, individuals enrolled in credentialing programs, or experienced instructional support staff.
• General requirements may include:
• Passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
• Bachelor’s degree or higher for teaching and intervention roles, where required
• Valid State Teacher License or enrollment in an approved credentialing program (for teaching roles)
• Experience supporting instruction, interventions, or classroom management
• Ability to use data to support instructional or intervention planning
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

The Network: PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model.  In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (Skilled US) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities and expanded income opportunities.  

The Campus: 

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA), founded in 2013 in honor of George and Veronica Phalen, is proud to announce the launch of its newest school, PLA Gary. Guided by our core values, Children First, Respect, Determination, Continuous Improvement, and Gratitude, PLA continues its mission to ensure that all children, no matter their zip code, receive a high-quality education.

As the largest Black-founded and led school turnaround operator in the nation, PLA currently serves nearly 10,000 scholars across 20 schools nationwide and has transformed 12 F-rated schools into A-rated successes. Our nonprofit network of elementary, middle, and high schools is dedicated to empowering teachers, engaging families, and partnering with communities to raise achievement in historically underserved areas.

PLA’s schools are supported by comprehensive wraparound services, including free summer programs, in-school tutoring, job training, and college access support. Together, we’re building great schools—and brighter futures—for every scholar.

Compensation and Benefits:

PLA School Teachers receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA School Teachers receive: 

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school
• Incentive and bonus opportunities 

PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 

 

Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.