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Primary School Long Term Substitute Assistant Teacher
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Daily Salary:
USD 100 - 100
Daily Salary:
Posted:
6 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Primary School Long Term Substitute Assistant Teacher
(December 2026 - May 2027)
The Environmental Charter School is seeking a highly dedicated and motivated individual who can commit to this this long term assignment. 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 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
(December 2026 - May 2027)
The Environmental Charter School is seeking a highly dedicated and motivated individual who can commit to this this long term assignment. 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 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 standards-based lessons that challenge students critical thinking and align with lesson unit and grade-level objectives
- Support a positive achievement-oriented and structured learning environment in which all students can experience success
- 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
- Become familiar with student IEP goals and report progress regarding student performance and behavior to supervising teacher
Educational Background and Work Experience
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution and PA teaching certification
- Experience with students grades 3-5 desirable
- Familiarity with charter schools
Compensation and Benefits
- $100.00 per day plus participation in a 403b retirement plan after completing 400 hours employment
TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter resume and teaching certificate to: current within one year of employment date will be required. This includes Arrest & 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 also will be required.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Junior 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
