High School Biology Teacher
Share
Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need for a Biology Teacher.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.
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 well-rounded 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.
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
ECS science teachers have strong teaching abilities an understanding of pedagogy and instructional practices in secondary education and a strong interest in environmental studies. They work in a highly collaborative environment and make deep connections with students working closely with their 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.
KeyResponsibilities
- 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
- Create a positive achievement-oriented and structured learning environment in which all students can experience success
- 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
- Communicate regularly with families to share academic progress and develop a supportive home-school relationship
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
- PA certification in Biology 7-12
- Prior teaching experience at the secondary level preferred
- Advanced placement certification or willingness to obtain certification highly desirable
- Familiarity with charter schools
- Minimum starting salary of $44716 with consideration for verified prior years 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.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Math
- Special Education
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Cordova
About Company
The Environmental Charter School (ECS) is a public, tuition free, K–12 school district located in Pittsburgh's East End. It combines academic rigor with a multi-disciplinary, “out-the-door” learning approach rooted in real world problems. Students get outside, study places and spaces, ... View more
