Pittsburgh Urban Christian School

JOB DESCRIPTION: Full-time ClassroomTeacher – PreK-8th Grade Spanish

· Understand and embrace the Educational Approach at Pittsburgh Urban Christian School

· Develop integral curriculum based on a Biblical worldview, utilizing valid teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of the school’s educational approach

· Implement curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with Pittsburgh Urban Christian School’s mission, including understanding, modeling, and fostering independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning

· Employ a variety of instructional methods and materials to provide creative teaching for students with diverse needs.

· Teach classes as assigned following prescribed scope and sequence according to curriculum guidelines specified by Pittsburgh Urban Christian School

· Engage Responsive Classroom/Developmental Designs style classroom management to maintain a positive learning environment

· Use homework effectively for drill, review, enrichment, and project work

· Assess student performance on a regular basis and provide progress reports, portfolios, parent/teacher conferences and other methods of feedback.

· Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with parents and students based on mutual respect and objectivity.

· Cooperate with the board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited institution; successful completion of a student teaching experience strongly preferred.

Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Pennsylvania Instructional Level I or II or equivalent certification strongly preferred, current criminal record and child abuse clearances required.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

At PUCS we reflect on the fact that our community is interlinked and strive to address the multiracial, multi-cultural composition of the city and the world surrounding us. We seek to reflect the diversity of the students and the greater Wilkinsburg community we serve within the composition of our leadership and faculty, recognizing the strength that results from having a diverse staff.

HOW TO APPLY

Email your resume and cover letter to careers@pucs.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Please include a cover letter that outlines what excites you about Pittsburgh Urban Christian School’s mission and what your vision is for teaching at the school. Please also include a Statement of Faith and explain how your personal faith makes you the right fit to serve as a teacher at Pittsburgh Urban Christian. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For more information, visit https://pucs.org/careers

Please direct all inquiries to careers@pucs.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person