Middle School Spanish Teacher (2025-26 SY)

Environmental Charter School; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Middle School Spanish Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This role is perfect for someone who embodies a progressive mindset and a collaborative spirit, with a strong commitment to student engagement and success. The ideal candidate will have a solid educational background, fluency in Spanish, and experience in teaching language to middle school students. Join a dedicated team focused on fostering an inclusive and achievement-oriented environment that inspires students to excel academically while connecting with environmental studies. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous paid time off

403b retirement plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and PA teaching certification required.
• Experience in language instruction for middle school students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement engaging lesson plans using diverse teaching strategies.
• Create a positive learning environment for student success.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Teaching strategies

Collaborative teamwork

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PA teaching certification in Spanish

Tools

Google platform

Job description

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 and each department focuses on its connection to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The ECS working environment is highly collaborative, reflective, and progressive.

Position: Middle School Spanish Teacher (2025-26 SY)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Id: 605

# of Openings: 1

The Environmental Charter School is seeking a highly dedicated and motivated Spanish Teacher for our upcoming school year (2025-26). 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.

OVERVIEW

The Middle School Spanish Teacher has strong teaching abilities, an understanding of pedagogy and instructional practices, fluency in Spanish, and a strong interest in environmental studies. The Spanish Teacher works collaboratively within a team of educators in a Middle School setting. The teacher works closely with his/her specialist team and provides an introduction to Spanish in an age-appropriate and developmentally-responsive manner. This role requires experience in language instruction for middle school age students. This role also requires quarterly meetings with the ECS Spanish Teachers. Candidates should be energetic and progressive-minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with grade level and specialist teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans by employing a variety of teaching strategies that provide meaningful learning opportunities and promote student engagement.
• Connect current and best practice language acquisition research to instruction and activities geared to middle school students.
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment in which all students can experience success.
• Incorporate student engaged assessment practices into instructional delivery model.
• Infuse joy and rigor in lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence.
• Collect observational data to help inform upcoming lessons and support student growth.
• Utilize the Google platform for document development.
• Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth.

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• PA teaching certification in Spanish.
• Demonstrated experience working with children in grades 6-8 highly desirable.
• Training or experience in language acquisition in the middle grades strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with charter schools.
• Experience in teaching a wide range of abilities.
• Interest in leading school activities is highly desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

• Minimum starting salary of $44,716 up to a maximum starting salary of $51,056 dependent upon prior years’ teaching experience.
• ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-, and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of PA teaching certificate (if applicable) to: https://ecspgh.org/careers/.

Clearances current within one year of hire date will be required. This includes: Arrest & Conviction Disclosure, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34), and FBI Criminal Background Check (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.