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High School Social Studies Teacher
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
15 August 2026 (27 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
High School Social Studies Teacher
The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need for a High School Social Studies 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 with a 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. 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 Social Studies Teacher has strong teaching abilities an understanding of pedagogy and instructional practices in secondary education and a strong interest in environmental studies. The Social Studies Teacher works in a highly collaborative environment and makes deep connections with students. The Social Studies Teacher works 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.
Key Responsibilities
The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need for a High School Social Studies 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 with a 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. 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 Social Studies Teacher has strong teaching abilities an understanding of pedagogy and instructional practices in secondary education and a strong interest in environmental studies. The Social Studies Teacher works in a highly collaborative environment and makes deep connections with students. The Social Studies Teacher works 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.
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
- 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 Social Studies 7-12
- Minimum 3 years teaching experience at the secondary level preferred
- Familiarity with charter schools
Compensation & Benefits
Minimum starting salary of $44716 up to a maximum of $51056 depending on 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.
To Apply:Submit cover letter resume and teaching certificate to: current within one year of the hire date will be required. This includes Arrest and 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.
Minimum starting salary of $44716 up to a maximum of $51056 depending on 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.
To Apply:Submit cover letter resume and teaching certificate to: current within one year of the hire date will be required. This includes Arrest and 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.
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
