Intermediate School Literacy Teacher
at Environmental Charter School, Pittsburgh, United States
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- Salary
- Not given in the advert
- Closing date
- 19 December 2026
- Start
- Not given in the advert
- Type of post
- Teaching
- Contract
- Full-Time
- First seen
- 29 October 2026, on a public job listing
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OVERVIEW The ECS Intermediate teacher (grades 3-5) is a critical person in a student’s development. They open doors, foster curiosity, and support the critical development of early skills that set the stage for the intermediate childhood years. The ECS Intermediate teacher builds on student interests, abilities, and needs - and then constructs learning experiences to support student growth. He/She encourages students to take risks with their learning, to discover knowledge for themselves and create an understanding of the world around them. A successful ECS intermediate teacher builds on ‘teachable moments’ and involves students in meaningful problem-solving, planning and learning. ECS Intermediate teachers foster skill development, while supporting the emotional growth of children at this age. The ECS Intermediate teacher is also responsible for weaving culturally responsive pedagogy throughout all aspects of the day. They work collaboratively within a team of childhood-focused educators and have a deep commitment to this important time in human development, looping with students between 3rd and 4th grade. Key Responsibilities Work with the Environmental Charter Schoolʼs scope and sequence to create purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that employ a variety of teaching strategies, and provide meaningful instruction to learners Ensure that lesson plans are aligned to the Pennsylvania State Standards and/or the Common Core Standards (and the Next Generation Science Standards, as appropriate) Employ multiple methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities, including special education students, gifted education students, and English language learners Collaborate with colleagues and the schoolʼs instructional leaders to regularly evaluate and improve curricular maps and materials that guide the student experience at ECS Employ multiple methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities, including special education students, gifted education students, and English language learners Collaborate with colleagues and the schoolʼs instructional leaders to regularly evaluate and improve curricular maps and materials that guide the student experience at ECS Foster a classroom atmosphere of mutual respect, where everyone can bloom Promote positive reinforcement throughout all classroom activities. Provide effective praise that is selective, specific, encouraging, and positive, and avoids comparisons and competition. Regularly evaluate student progress using a variety of assessment methods, including standardized assessments, teacher-designed tests, and samples of student work Use data to analyze studentsʼ academic strengths and deficits to drive individualized instruction and to design academic interventions as needed Educational Background and Work Experience Bachelorʼs degree from an accredited institution PA Elementary Education or Grades 4-8 certification Prior teaching experience with grades 3-5 and literacy instruction prefe