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The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need for a Primary SchoolHealth and Physical Education 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.
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 Physical Education Teacher (K-2)) organizes games and challenges that promote physical activity among elementary aged students. The ECS PE Teacher develops motor skills and Physical development and proper exercise and eating habits for children. The ECS PE teacher must adjust their curricula to adapt to children with disabilities or different physical abilities. The ECS PE teacher is responsible for the planning and orchestration of a Physical Fitness Day for students, and runs additional activities to support student wellness and active lifestyle. The ECS PE teacher must have strong speaking and listening skills. Besides being knowledgeable about an activity, they need to be able to communicate and demonstrate it properly. The ECS PE teachers must be able to observe all students and maintain discipline within the class. In addition to students, they interact with parents, other teachers and school administrators. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with all educators at the campus.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need for a Primary SchoolHealth and Physical Education 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.
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 Physical Education Teacher (K-2)) organizes games and challenges that promote physical activity among elementary aged students. The ECS PE Teacher develops motor skills and Physical development and proper exercise and eating habits for children. The ECS PE teacher must adjust their curricula to adapt to children with disabilities or different physical abilities. The ECS PE teacher is responsible for the planning and orchestration of a Physical Fitness Day for students, and runs additional activities to support student wellness and active lifestyle. The ECS PE teacher must have strong speaking and listening skills. Besides being knowledgeable about an activity, they need to be able to communicate and demonstrate it properly. The ECS PE teachers must be able to observe all students and maintain discipline within the class. In addition to students, they interact with parents, other teachers and school administrators. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with all educators at the campus.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Use the Environmental Charter School’s PE scope and sequence to create purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that support physical fitness, team development and sportsmanship, Health and wellness, gross motor development, nutrition, and individual or team sports.
- Use the Environmental Charter School’s health scope and sequence to create purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that support the development of students’ emotional and sexual Health and wellness
- Ensure that lesson plans are aligned to the PE/Health Pennsylvania State Standards and/or the Common Core Standards for Physical Education and Health
- Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment in which all students can experience success
- Employ multiple strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities, including special education students, gifted education students, and English language learners
- Regularly evaluate student progress using a variety of assessment methods
- Utilize the Google platform for document development
- Enter all assignments and grades into the ECS SIS
- Keep current in subject matter knowledge and willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school
- Support Health and wellness activities in the school
- Actively engage with the school community by attending annual ECS events such as Earth Night, Open Houses, and other principal designated events
Educational Background and Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- PA certification in Health/Physical Education K-12
- Prior teaching experience in elementary grades preferred
- Experience in designing and implementing curriculum preferred
- Familiarity with charter schools helpful
Compensation and Benefits
Minimum starting salary of $43,716 up to a maximum starting salary of $50,056 dependent upon prior years’ teaching experience.
ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-, and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan
Minimum starting salary of $43,716 up to a maximum starting salary of $50,056 dependent upon prior years’ teaching experience.
ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-, and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of certification to: https://ecspgh.org/careers/.
Clearances current within one year of hire date will be required and may be submitted with application: 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.
