Middle School English Language Arts - Long Term Substitute Teacher
Assignment is up to 12-14 weeks August - October 2026
The Environmental Charter School is seeking a highly dedicated and motivated individual for the position of Substitute English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher. Successful candidates must be progressive minded and embody a can-do spirit and work ethic.
WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL
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.
OVERVIEW
The ECS English Language Arts Teacher has strong teaching abilities, an understanding of reading and writing pedagogy and instructional practices in middle grades education, and a strong interest in environmental studies. The ECS ELA/Literacy teacher works in a highly collaborative environment. Teachers make deep connections with students through the ECS it's Looping Model, and work to develop skills and relationships with students through more than one year. The ECS ELA/Literacy teacher works closely with his/her grade level team, specifically the Cultural Literacy Teachers (English and SS certified teachers), to create distinct, relevant, and consistent reading and writing instruction in service of content. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with grade level and vertical teams.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Certification in the appropriate grade level and subject area
- Minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience preferred
- Familiarity with charter schools and middle grades students
- Demonstrated experience in integrating subjects/content for middle grades students
- Demonstrated ability to be able to work in a collaborative teaching team
- Workshop model experience highly desirable
COMPENSATION
$150/day plus participation in a generous 403b retirement plan after 400 hours worked.
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and teaching certificate to: https://ecspgh.org/careers/.
Clearances current within one year of hire date will be required of the selected candidate. These include Arrest and Conviction Disclosure, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34), FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114). Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandated Reporter Training also will be required.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.
