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Are you looking for a unique teaching opportunity working with a mentor who is an Educational Leader, 2 hours of planning time each day, a trimester schedule and a chance to work in Pittsburgh’s Gateway Center?  

If the answers are yes, then this is your chance to become part of a school designed from the ground up with a focus on student success. From the curriculum to facility to the technology and career focus, it’s built for the 21st century. 

Current Openings

PLEASE NOTE: COVID-19 Vaccination is required for employment.

City Charter High School, a public 9-12 charter school, located in downtown Pittsburgh is looking to hire a full-time Reading Specialist.  This position involves planning and supporting literacy instruction for teachers and students in grades 9-12 in various areas including fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and differentiation for students at a myriad of ability levels. It requires independent work as well as working as part of various collaborative teams and content areas throughout the school. The secondary reading specialist analyzes and utilizes reading assessment data to determine instructional needs and skill deficits, and develops whole class and small group lessons and interventions based on discovered needs through the lens of Structured Literacy. The Reading Specialist also supports ongoing literacy initiatives as well as implementing new initiatives as appropriate, and continuously encourages enthusiasm in the power and importance of reading throughout the school.

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education as well as a Reading Specialist Certification. Knowledge of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy approaches to reading instruction and intervention. Experience in secondary education is preferred. Additional qualifications attached. $50,500 to $92,200 plus a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, an attendance monetary incentive, a 401k retirement program (with matching contributions) and a 4-day school schedule that
includes alternating Mondays off.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Interested applicants, please email cover letter and resume to employment@cityhigh.org

City Charter High School, a public 9-12 charter school, located in downtown Pittsburgh is looking to hire a full-time Math teacher to teach 9th and 10th grade students with a focus on Geometry and Statistics.  The teacher will work closely with the 9th and 10th grade-level math teachers to provide students with a comprehensive, year-long math experience.  The position also requires implementation of the interactive mathematics curriculum within a collaborative work environment involving a learning support teacher and/or teaching associate. 

The position includes a salary range starting at $50,500, and includes a full medical, dental and vision benefits package, 10 days of paid time off, 401k retirement plan, and an educational stipend for those interested in continuing education. Staff at City High also have the benefit of having every other Monday off of school (3-day weekend) leaving the other working Mondays available for professional development and co-planning.

Please email cover letter and resume to Angie Welch, Education Manager, at employment@cityhigh.org.  Candidates are reviewed on a rolling basis.

City Charter High School, an urban public charter school located in downtown Pittsburgh, is seeking to hire a full-time Financial Literacy Teacher. The position requires teaching personal finance, small business, and marketing, and must have proficient skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite. The position also requires co-teaching with the Technology Teacher in 9th and 10th grades within a three-year looping cycle. Ideal candidates must be certified in Business Education and/or Business, Computer, and Information Technology. 

The position includes a salary range starting at $50,500 and includes a full medical, dental, and vision benefits package, 10 days of paid time off, a 401k retirement plan, and an educational stipend for those interested in continuing education. Staff at City High also have the benefit of having every other Monday off of school (3-day weekend) leaving the other working Mondays available for professional development and co-planning.

Please email a cover letter and resume to Angie Welch, Education Manager, at employment@cityhigh.org. Candidates are reviewed on a rolling basis.
 

City Charter High School is a public, 9-12, urban charter school looking to hire a teaching associate to work alongside the learning support teachers to support students with disabilities. The teaching associate position involves assisting students with disabilities within a fully inclusive environment across all academic areas and collaborating with the special education teachers to implement IEPs and progress monitor.

The position includes a salary starting at $37,000, and includes a full medical, dental and vision benefits package, 10 days of paid time off, 401k retirement plan, and an educational stipend for those interested in continuing education. Staff at City High also have the benefit of having most Mondays off of school (3-day weekend) leaving one working Monday available for professional development and co-planning.

Please email a cover letter and resume to Angie Welch, Education Manager, at employment@cityhigh.org.

City Charter High School is a public, 9-12, urban charter school looking to hire a teaching associate to work in collaboration with grade-level Math and Science Teachers. The teaching associate position involves assisting students of multiple ability levels within the Math and Science classrooms. 

The position includes a salary starting at $33,000, full benefits package, paid time off, 401K, a retirement plan, and an educational stipend. Please email a cover letter and resume to Angie Welch, Education Manager, at employment@cityhigh.org.

City Charter High School is looking to hire a permanent building substitute to join our school community. The position will include working Tuesday through Friday on a weekly basis from 7:45 to 3:45 at a rate of $175.00 per day. The candidate must be flexible and comfortable in working with various content areas and high school-aged students.

Certification Requirements:
If you hold a Pennsylvania public educator certificate or a professional-level out-of-state educator certificate, you may be eligible to become a day-to-day substitute.

Requirements for day-to-day substitutes:

  • Valid Pennsylvania educator certificate or out-of-state certificate
  • Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalency) if not certified
  • Background clearances
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien status (green card)


If you do not hold the proper certification but have a bachelor’s degree, City High will apply for an emergency permit for a substitute position.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Angie Welch, employment@cityhigh.org. Candidates are encouraged to apply prior to the application deadline. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis to fill the position as soon as possible.