HS Chemistry Teacher — Collaborative, Enviro-Focused

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

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.