3-5 Literacy Teacher | Innovative, Collaborative Role

Environmental Charter School; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403b retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Environmental Charter School in Pittsburgh is seeking an Intermediate School Literacy Teacher who is progressive-minded and committed to a can-do spirit. A bachelor's degree in education and state certification are required, with literacy instruction experience preferred.

The successful candidate will foster curiosity, growth, and problem-solving in a student-centered, environmentally focused program. The ECS Intermediate teacher will collaborate with a team of educators, implement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• PA Elementary Education or Grades 4-8 certification.
• Prior teaching experience with grades 3-5 and literacy instruction preferred.
• Familiarity with charter schools helpful.

Responsibilities

• Create purposeful lesson plans aligned to Pennsylvania standards and/or Common Core; employ multiple teaching strategies.
• Accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities, including ELL and gifted students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to evaluate and improve curricular maps and materials guiding student experience.
• Regularly assess student progress using standardized assessments, teacher-made tests, and samples of work.
• Foster a respectful, supportive classroom environment and promote positive reinforcement.
• Loop with students between 3rd and 4th grade to support continuity of learning.
• Incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy throughout daily instruction.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Differentiated instruction

Assessment methods

Collaborative teaching

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Education

Bachelor's degree

PA Elementary Education or Grades 4-8 certification

Job description

The Environmental Charter School in Pittsburgh is seeking an Intermediate School Literacy Teacher who is progressive-minded and committed to a can-do spirit. A bachelor's degree in education and state certification are required, with literacy instruction experience preferred.

The successful candidate will foster curiosity, growth, and problem-solving in a student-centered, environmentally focused program. The ECS Intermediate teacher will collaborate with a team of educators, implement