Intermediate School Assistant Teacher

Environmental Charter School; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

403b retirement plan

Job summary

Environmental Charter School in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an Assistant Teacher with a strong interest in problem-based learning. The role collaborates with classroom teachers, special educators, and support staff to provide rigorous and engaging opportunities for students.

Successful candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree (or be pursuing certification) and bring a progressive mindset, a can-do spirit, and the willingness to work as part of a team to support lead teachers and improve student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and PA certification.
• Familiarity with charter schools and intermediate grades preferable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to support standards-based lessons and student engagement.
• Maintain a positive, structured learning environment where all students can succeed.
• Support full participation at ECS events and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Progressive mindset

Collaborative

Differentiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Id:711

# of Openings:1

The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need for an Assistant 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.

OUR PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION

As the world changes and becomes increasingly more complex, global citizens will need to be equipped with skills that allow them to be flexible thinkers, creative problem solvers, and effective leaders. ECS offers a program that develops students into critical thinkers, thoughtful innovators, and well‑rounded scholars. We provide students the tools and educational foundation to become tomorrow’s global citizen, and we strive to teach students how their choices impact the world around them. By using environmental content as a lens for instruction, ECS provides students a context in which to explore ideas and observations, to practice inquiry and to actively problem solve. Throughout their academic career at ECS, students build core skills across all disciplines, and then actively apply these skills to support the impact of learning.

WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL

The Environmental Charter School’s 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. 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 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
• Help ensure that all students are fully and consistently engaged during class time
• 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 including but not limited to: weekly professional development meetings, monthly planning days,

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and PA certification
• Familiarity with charter schools and intermediate grades preferable

Compensation and Benefits

• Minimum starting salary of $34,904 with consideration given for prior experience.
• ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-, and long‑term disability insurance, voluntary coverage options, paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.

Clearances current within one year of start date will be required and include Arrest & Conviction Disclosure, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34), and FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114). Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandated Reporter Training also will be required.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer.