Middle School Building-Based Substitute Teacher

Environmental Charter School • Pittsburgh, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Charter School is seeking a full-time Building Substitute Teacher assigned primarily to its Middle School (grades 6–8), with the possibility of assignment elsewhere when necessary. The role is offered through June 10, 2027, and includes benefits and paid time off.

The successful candidate will bring strong teaching abilities, knowledge of pedagogy and instructional practices, and an interest in environmental studies. Candidates should be progressive-minded, energetic, collaborative, and committed to helping students with a variety of learning needs succeed. The school values collaboration with grade-level and specialist teams and building deep connections with students.

The Environmental Charter School uses environmental content as a lens for instruction and aims to develop students as critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, thoughtful innovators, and effective leaders. Its faculty and staff work in a student-centered, continually improving environment that values collaboration, systems thinking, and reflective practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Pennsylvania teacher certification.
• Strong teaching abilities and an understanding of pedagogy and instructional practices.
• A progressive-minded, energetic approach and a can-do work ethic.
• Commitment to ensuring students succeed, including students with a variety of learning needs.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with grade-level and specialist teams.
• Current required clearances within one year of hire: 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 Pennsylvania Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandatory Reporter Training are required.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant teaching experience.
• A demonstrated track record of success developing and implementing strategies for students with varied learning needs.
• Familiarity with charter schools and middle grade levels.
• Strong interest in environmental studies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a building substitute teacher, primarily in the Middle School (grades 6–8), and accept assignments elsewhere when necessary.
• Use sound teaching abilities, pedagogy, and instructional practices in the assigned educational setting.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with varied learning needs.
• Work collaboratively with grade-level and specialist teams.
• Build strong connections with students and support their success at a high level.
• Support instruction informed by environmental studies and the school's educational approach.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

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