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High School Chemistry Teacher
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 7 - 12
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 August 2026 (13 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
26 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
High School Chemistry Teacher
The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need for a High School Chemistry 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.
WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL
The Environmental Charter Schools faculty and staff are passionate talented and uncompromising in their mission to ensure all students succeed at a high level guided by our 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 Pittsburgh serve as a model for environmentally focused education.
OVERVIEW
The ECS Chemistry Teacher has 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. They also work 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
The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need for a High School Chemistry 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.
WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL
The Environmental Charter Schools faculty and staff are passionate talented and uncompromising in their mission to ensure all students succeed at a high level guided by our 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 Pittsburgh serve as a model for environmentally focused education.
OVERVIEW
The ECS Chemistry Teacher has 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. They also work 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
Educational Background and Work Experience
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
- PA certification in Chemistry 7-12
- Prior teaching experience at the secondary level preferred
- Advanced placement certification or willingness to obtain certification highly desirable
- Familiarity with charter schools
Compensation & Benefits
- Minimum starting salary of $45610 up to a maximum starting salary of $58120
- 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:
Clearances current within one year of the hire date will be required. This includes Arrest or Conviction Disclosure Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 114) and FBI Criminal Background Check. Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandated Reporter Training will also be required.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
IC
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
