Intermediate School Literacy Teacher

Environmental Charter School•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Environmental Charter School is hiring an Intermediate School Literacy Teacher for grades 3–5. The teacher supports students’ academic and emotional development by building on their interests, abilities, and needs; designing learning experiences that promote curiosity, risk-taking, problem-solving, and independent discovery; and fostering skill development. The role includes weaving culturally responsive pedagogy throughout the school day and collaborating with a team of educators. Teachers loop with students between 3rd and 4th grade. The position uses the school’s scope and sequence to plan purposeful instruction aligned with Pennsylvania State Standards and/or Common Core Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards as appropriate. Instruction should accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities, including those of students receiving special education, gifted education, and English language learner services. The teacher evaluates student progress, uses data to identify strengths and needs, and provides individualized instruction and academic interventions. The school seeks progressive-minded candidates with a strong work ethic and a can-do, “whatever it takes” attitude. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and Pennsylvania Elementary Education or Grades 4–8 certification are required. Prior teaching experience with grades 3–5 and literacy instruction is preferred; familiarity with charter schools is helpful. The starting salary ranges from $45,610 to $58,120, depending on prior years of teaching experience. Candidates submit a cover letter, resume, and teaching certificate. Required clearances and training include Arrest/Conviction Disclosure, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 114), FBI Criminal Background Check, Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168), and Mandated Reporter Training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Pennsylvania Elementary Education or Grades 4–8 certification.
Progressive-minded approach, strong work ethic, can-do spirit, and “whatever it takes” attitude.
Ability to plan standards-aligned instruction and accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
Ability to assess student progress and use data to inform instruction.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience with grades 3–5 and literacy instruction.
Familiarity with charter schools.
Degree or experience in education.

Responsibilities

Create purposeful, appropriate lesson plans using the Environmental Charter School’s scope and sequence and a variety of teaching strategies.
Align lesson plans with Pennsylvania State Standards and/or Common Core Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards as appropriate.
Accommodate different learning styles and abilities, including those of special education students, gifted education students, and English language learners.
Collaborate with colleagues and instructional leaders to evaluate and improve curricular maps and materials.
Foster a classroom atmosphere of mutual respect.
Promote positive reinforcement and provide selective, specific, encouraging, positive praise that avoids comparisons and competition.
Evaluate student progress using varied assessment methods, including standardized assessments, teacher-designed tests, and student work samples.
Use data to analyze students’ academic strengths and deficits, guide individualized instruction, and design academic interventions as needed.
Support students’ curiosity, risk-taking, meaningful problem-solving, planning, learning, skill development, and emotional growth.
Weave culturally responsive pedagogy throughout the school day and collaborate with childhood-focused educators.