Middle School Building-Based Substitute Teacher

Environmental-Charter-School; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Charter School seeks a full-time Building Substitute Teacher for our Middle School (grades 6-8). Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and PA teaching certification, experience in middle grades, and a passion for environmental studies.

The role emphasizes strong pedagogy, collaboration with grade-level and specialist teams, and a flexible, progressive mindset to support diverse learners across a high-performing, environmentally focused program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• PA teacher certification required.
• Familiarity with charter schools and middle grades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strong teaching abilities and understanding of pedagogy and instructional practices.
• Willingness to collaborate with grade-level and specialist teams.
• Commitment to meeting the needs of diverse learners in environmental studies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Middle school context

Progressive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

PA teacher certification

Job description

Middle School Building-Based Substitute Teacher

(Full time with benefits including Paid Time Off through June 10, 2027) The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need for a full time Building Substitute Teacher for our school. Successful candidates must be progressive minded, and embody a can-do spirit and work ethic. For best consideration, candidates should possess relevant teaching experience, a demonstrated track record of success in developing and implementing strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of learning needs, and a "whatever it takes" attitude to ensure that all students succeed at a high level.

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. 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 list, and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh, serve as a model in environmentally focused education.

OVERVIEW

The Building Substitute Teacher will be assigned our Middle School (6-8) but may be assigned elsewhere when necessary. ECS substitute teachers must have strong teaching abilities, an understanding of pedagogy and instructional practices in their respective field of education, and a strong interest in environmental studies. ECS teachers work in a highly collaborate environment making deep connections with students. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with grade level and specialist teams.

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• PA teacher certification
• Familiarity with charter schools and middle grade levels preferred

Compensation and Benefits

• Minimum starting of $34,904 up to a maximum of $47,396 dependent upon prior teaching experience
• Participation in acomprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-, and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.

Clearances current within one year of hire 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 Mandatory Reporter Training also will be required.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer.