Primary School Long Term Substitute Assistant Teacher

Environmental Charter School; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Charter School in Pittsburgh is seeking a dedicated Primary School Long Term Substitute Assistant Teacher for December 2026 through May 2027. The successful candidate will support problem-based learning, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with the lead teacher to provide engaging learning experiences.

The role involves working with building staff, engaging with the school community, and participating in professional growth opportunities, with PA teaching certification

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and PA teaching certification.
• Experience with students in grades 3-5 desirable.
• Familiarity with charter schools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to support standards-based lessons and align with objectives.
• Provide a positive, structured learning environment where all students can succeed.
• Engage in school events and professional growth opportunities.
• Monitor and report progress related to student performance and behavior to lead teacher.
• Familiarize with IEP goals and communicate progress to supervising teacher.

Skills

Problem-based learning

Small group instruction

Differentiation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PA teaching certification

Job description

Primary School Long Term Substitute Assistant Teacher

(December 2026 - May 2027)

The Environmental Charter School is seeking a highly dedicated and motivated individual who can commit to this this long term assignment. 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 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
• 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
• Become familiar with student IEP goals and report progress regarding student performance and behavior to supervising teacher

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and PA teaching certification
• Experience with students grades 3-5 desirable
• Familiarity with charter schools

Clearances current within one year of employment date will be required. This includes Arrest & 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 also will be required.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer.