High School Chemistry Teacher

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

Short- and long-term disability

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Environmental Charter School is seeking a High School Chemistry Teacher in Pittsburgh. The role emphasizes progressive teaching, collaboration with grade-level teams, and a commitment to environmental education. Candidates should have a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.

The position requires PA Chemistry 7-12 certification and a bachelor’s degree, with AP certification desirable. ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive starting salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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.
• Minimum starting salary of $45,610 up to a maximum starting salary of $58,120 contingent upon prior 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with the 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 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

Skills

Teaching

Pedagogy understanding

Environmental studies interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PA teaching certification (Chemistry 7-12)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

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 School’s 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. ECS’s 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Environmental Charter School’s 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

• Bachelor’s 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
• Minimum starting salary of $45,610 up to a maximum starting salary of $58,120 contingent upon prior 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.

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.