Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher

The Environmental Charter School is seeking highly dedicated and motivated individuals for our upcoming school year. Successful candidates must be progressive-minded and embody a can-do spirit and work ethic. For best consideration, candidates should have a degree or experience in education, a strong work ethic, and a "whatever it takes" attitude.

WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL

The Environmental Charter School's faculty and staff are passionate, talented, and uncompromising in their mission to ensure all students succeed at a high level, guided by our guiding principles of catalyst, character, collaboration, and commitment. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed - and continually refined - to ensure that goal. Our work is student-centered, constantly improving, and reflective. ECS's progressive approach to education challenges faculty to take risks. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores, long waiting lists, and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh serve as a model for environmentally focused education.

OVERVIEW

The ECS ELA Teacher has strong teaching abilities, an understanding of reading and writing pedagogy and instructional practices in middle grades education, and a strong interest in environmental studies. The ELA Teacher works in a highly collaborative environment. Teachers make deep connections with students through the ECS Middle School looping model, and work to develop skills and relationships with students over three years. The ELA Teacher works closely with his/her grade level team, specifically the Cultural Literacy Teachers (English and SS certified teachers), to create distinct, relevant, and consistent reading and writing instruction in service of content. Candidates should be energetic and progressive-minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with grade-level and vertical teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with the Environmental Charter School's scope and sequence to create purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that employ a variety of teaching strategies, provide meaningful instruction, and maximize time on task Structure compelling, standards-based lessons that challenge students' critical thinking and align with lesson, unit, and grade-level objectives Infuse joy and rigor in lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence Regularly evaluate student progress using a variety of assessment methods, including standardized assessments, teacher-designed tests, and samples of student work Utilize the Google platform for document development Support the development of the 1:1 device implementation for students, including instructing digital citizenship Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with other program directors, and outside professional opportunities Communicate regularly with families to share academic progress and develop a supportive home-school relationship Educational Background and Work Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution PA certification in English 7-12 Meet the appropriate grade level and subject area requirements Minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience preferred Familiarity with charter schools and middle grades students Compensation and Benefits Minimum starting salary of $44,716 with consideration given for prior years' professional teaching experience. ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.

To Apply:

Submit cover letter, resume, and teaching certificate(s) to: https://ecspgh.org/careers/. Upcoming graduates may upload a placeholder letter from their institution in place of a teaching certificate Clearances current within one year of hire date will be required and include Arrest & Conviction Disclosure, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34), and FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114). Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandatory Reporter Training will also be required. ECS is an equal opportunity employer.