Intermediate School Assistant Teacher

Environmental Charter School•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need for an Assistant 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. 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and PA certification
Clearances current within one year of start date will be required and include Arrest & Conviction Disclosure, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34), and FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114).
Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandated Reporter Training also will be required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with charter schools and intermediate grades preferable

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
Help ensure that all students are fully and consistently engaged during class time
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 including but not limited to: weekly professional development meetings, monthly planning days