4th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher - Propel Northside

Propel Schools•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Propel seeks a 4th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher for its Propel Northside School for the 2026-2027 school year. Propel schools operate with an extended school year to increase learning time and opportunities for scholars, offering 190 instructional days and 30 professional development days, totaling 220 work days annually. This role is accountable for collaborating with administrators and staff in planning for and leading students to learning success, and for developing and teaching curriculum based on the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards. The ELA educator role involves working with scholars and partners to address the literacy crisis, using data and an aligned curriculum to provide grade-level content and just-in-time supports for scholar success in literacy. This is achieved through collaboration among directors, coordinators, coaches, school leaders, and educators, utilizing rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum, resources for unfinished instruction, embedded blocks for foundational skills (K-5), systems for fluency and comprehension (6-8), engaging texts, a network-wide portal of research-based strategies, and focused professional development.

Requirements

Valid PA certification in corresponding content area that is being taught.
Strong instructional and classroom management skills
High level of personal organization and planning
Ability to develop rigorous lesson plans and assessments
Deep content area knowledge
Strong communication and relationship building skills
Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
Ability to utilize data to differentiate instruction
A commitment to the Promising Principles of Propel
Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, high degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness with the ability to reflect and adapt to diverse environments.
Skilled in the use of Google Suite and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.

Responsibilities

Design coherent instruction using prescribed unit and lesson structures that align with state standards and emerging best practices.
Develop and continually update learning resources and actively participate in professional development.
Create an instructional environment characterized by respect and rapport that promotes a culture of learning.
Use a variety of instructional strategies that engage students in age-appropriate learning, e.g., computer-assisted, cooperative learning, and various student-centered approaches.
Manage student behavior and classroom procedures effectively which promotes a safe learning environment.
Assess student learning using formal and informal assessment techniques and utilize that information to drive instruction.
Implement student IEPs and participate in the special education process as needed.
Maintain accurate and up-to date records and report student progress in accordance with school policy and procedure.
Prepare and achieve annual performance expectations as prescribed or approved by administration.
Communicate with families on a regular basis and reply to family initiated communication in a timely manner.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Relocation allowance for new hires moving to the area from 90 miles away or further.
Medical, dental, and vision plan options at a low cost for individual employees and families.
New hires participate in a 403(b); Propel contributes 5% automatically and matches up to 4%.
2 paid Wellness Days annually
5 sick days
10 Personal Days
Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually for tuition assistance upon completion of course and receipt of grades for coursework that meets eligibility requirements.
Reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities including Gym Memberships, health programs, etc.
Ability to earn up to $300 for participation in a Wellness Program each year.
Substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support for teachers, including an extensive onboarding process called Induction for new teachers with on-going annual support during the school year called Immersion.
11.5 network-wide Professional Development days annually in addition to school-specific Professional Development.
Leadership opportunities are extensive at Propel, both in and outside of the classroom.
Opportunity to apply for Leadership Pathways as content, grade level or other school-based support roles which allow for experience in many different areas including Content, Wellness, Technology and more.