Job Information
University of Pittsburgh Middle School History Teacher Long Term Sub in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
FANNY EDEL FALK LABORATORY SCHOOL
University of Pittsburgh
4060 Allequippa Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
www.falkschool.pitt.edu - http://www.falkschool.pitt.edu/
Position Announcement
Middle School History Teacher
Falk School, a coeducational K-8 laboratory school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, seeks a full-time, dynamic teacher of history, for the next academic year, beginning August 2023. This is a one-year position serving as a long-term substitute.
Salary range is competitive and commensurate with experience. Falk School, which is an affiliate of the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, offers excellent benefits.
Candidates should have successful teaching experience in middle or high school history classrooms. The educator filling these roles will be responsible for continuing to develop a program that features progressive ideas about history instruction. The position also involves working in close collaboration with colleagues to develop and reflect on the K-8 history program. The successful candidate will have a strong vision for dynamic approaches to history education, strong collaborative skills, and a willingness to support educational research. Strong skills in oral and written communication will be required to frame and present the complex world of history pedagogy to a variety of audiences.
A Master's Degree and either middle or high school teaching experience or equivalent coursework are required. Broad experience is advantageous, as collaboration across disciplines and grade levels is valued at our school. Highly creative work experience in the field of mathematics is an asset.
Materials can be uploaded to: join.pitt.edu. For full consideration, submit (1) a letter of application, (2) a resume, (3) an educational philosophy that includes ideal classroom experiences in history, (4) three letters of recommendation, (5) official transcripts, (6) PA instructional certificate or equivalent. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Offer of employment is contingent on the candidate satisfactorily obtaining and passing the following prior to commencement of appointment: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check.
For full consideration, submit (1) a letter of application(2) a resume(3) an educational philosophy that includes ideal classroom experiences(4) three letters of recommendation(5) official transcripts,(6) PA instructional certificate or equivalent
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