High School Chemistry Teacher

Environmental Charter School • Pittsburgh, PA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need for a High School Chemistry Teacher. 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. The ECS Chemistry Teacher has strong teaching abilities, an understanding of pedagogy and instructional practices in secondary education, and a strong interest in environmental studies. They work in a highly collaborative environment and make deep connections with students. They also work closely with their grade level team, instructional coaches, and principal. Candidates should be energetic and progressive-minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with grade-level and vertical teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• PA certification in Chemistry 7-12
• Strong work ethic
• “Whatever it takes” attitude
• Progressive-minded

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience at the secondary level preferred
• Advanced placement certification or willingness to obtain certification highly desirable
• Familiarity with charter schools

Responsibilities

• Work with the Environmental Charter School’s scope and sequence to create purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that employ a variety of teaching strategies, provide meaningful instruction, and maximize time on task
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment in which all students can experience success
• Structure compelling, standards-based lessons that challenge students’ critical thinking and align with lesson, unit, and grade-level objectives
• Regularly evaluate student progress using a variety of assessment methods including standardized assessments, teacher-designed tests, and samples of student work
• Utilize the Google platform for document development
• Support the development of the 1:1 device implementation for students, including instructing digital citizenship
• Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with other program directors, and outside professional opportunities
• Communicate regularly with families to share academic progress and develop a supportive home-school relationship

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability insurance
• generous paid time off
• participation in a generous 403b retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level