Intermediate School Assistant Teacher (position available beginning with the 202526 school year) The Environmental Charter School is seeking a highly dedicated and motivated Assistant Teacher for our upcoming school year 202526. Successful candidates must be progressive minded and embody a cando 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.
OUR PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION As the world changes and becomes increasingly more complex global citizens will need to be equipped with skills that allow them to be flexible thinkers creative problem solvers and effective leaders. ECS offers a program that develops students into critical thinkers thoughtful innovators and wellrounded scholars. We provide students the tools and educational foundation to become tomorrows global citizen and we strive to teach students how their choices impact the world around them. By using environmental content as a lens for instruction ECS provides students a context in which to explore ideas and observations to practice inquiry and to actively problem solve. Throughout their academic career at ECS students build core skills across all disciplines and then actively apply these skills to support the impact of learning. WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL The Environmental Charter Schools faculty and staff are passionate talented and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level following 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 studentcentered constantly improving and reflective. ECSs 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 in environmentallyfocused education.
OVERVIEW The ECS Assistant Teacher has a strong interest in problem based learning small group instruction differentiation and supporting the instructional needs of the lead teacher. The ECS Assistant Teacher works collaboratively with classroom teachers special educators building specialists and the Building Leadership Team to provide rigorous and engaging learning opportunities. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded with a willingness to work collaboratively with building staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with teachers to support and reinforce compelling standardsbased lessons that challenge students critical thinking and align with lesson unit and gradelevel objectives
- Support a positive achievementoriented and structured learning environment in which all students can experience success
- Help ensure that all students are fully and consistently engaged during class time
- Actively engage with the school community by attending annual ECS events such as Earth Night Back to School Night Enrollment Events and Curriculum Nights
- Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including but not limited to: weekly professional development meetings monthly planning days
Educational Background and Work Experience - Bachelors degree from an accredited institution and PA certification
- Familiarity with charter schools and intermediate grades preferable
Compensation and Benefits - Minimum starting salary: $34220 up to a maximum of $43467 contingent upon prior years experience.
- ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life short and longterm disability insurance voluntary coverage options paid time off and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.
To Apply Submit a cover letter resume and teaching certificate to: https://ecspgh/careers/.
Clearances current within one year of start 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 Mandated Reporter Training also will be required.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.
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