Job Description
Substitute Teacher
The Environmental Charter School is seeking candidates for substitute teaching positions. 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
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. Out-of-state certification must be approved by the PA Dept. of Education.
- Familiarity with charter schools and K-10 students
Compensation and Benefits
- $105.00 per day for day-to-day substitutes
- $130.00 per day for long term substitutes (single assignment of 4 consecutive weeks or longer)
- Participation in 403b retirement plan after 400 hours worked.
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume , and copy of teaching certificate to: https://ecspgh.org/careers/
Clearances current within one year of start date will be required and include Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34), 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.