Middle School Math Teacher
The Environmental Charter School is seeking highly dedicated and motivated individual for our 2025-26 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 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 student-centered 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 environmentally-focused education.
OVERVIEW The ECS Math teacher has strong teaching abilities an understanding of pedagogy and instructional practices in middle grades education and a strong interest in environmental studies. The ECS math teacher works in a highly collaborative environment. Teachers make deep connections with students through the ECS Middle School Looping Model. The ECS Math teacher works closely with his/her grade level team instructional coaches and Principal. 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 Schools 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
- Ensure that lesson plans are aligned to the Pennsylvania State Standards and/or the Common Core Standards
- Structure compelling standards-based lessons that challenge students critical thinking and align with lesson unit and grade-level objectives
- 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
Educational Background and Work Experience - Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
- 3 years of teaching experience preferred
- PA Mathematics certification
- Familiarity with charter schools
Compensation and Benefits - Minimum starting salary of $44716 with consideration given for prior years teaching experience.
- ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life short- and long-term disability insurance generous paid time off and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter resume and teaching certificate to: Upcoming graduates may submit a certificate placeholder letter in lieu 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 Mandated Reporter Training also will be required.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.
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