K-5 Educator, Falk School, Full-Time at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School, a coeducational K-8 laboratory school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is seeking one full-time K-5 Educator to join a collaborative, inquiry-driven faculty beginning the next academic year.

Candidates should have successful teaching experience in an elementary classroom setting, including experience in unit planning across all relevant content areas. Successful candidates will be educators who are responsive to children’s diverse strengths and needs, and who understand the importance of building strong, respectful partnerships with families.

We seek a teacher who demonstrates an authentic passion for progressive education, including inquiry-based and student-centered learning, and who values exploration as a core component of teaching and learning. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, lifelong learner who is eager to work in an intellectually demanding environment with high expectations.

This position involves close collaboration with colleagues and student teachers; therefore, strong communication skills, flexibility, and openness to multiple perspectives are essential.

Teaching Responsibilities

Responsible for teaching students for 170 school days during your contract period.

Service Responsibilities

Falk teachers are expected to contribute to program areas, including supporting program admissions, engaging in program development and revision, and meeting any PDE requirements (including accreditation). It is also expected that they contribute in other substantive ways to their department as needed.

Other Responsibilities

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participating in department and schoolwide faculty meetings

• Securing and maintaining all necessary clearances (e.g., PA Child Abuse History), which require updates every 5 years

• Being a collaborative partner with other faculty members

A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree, or demonstrated progress toward a master’s degree in teacher education or a related field, is preferred. Broad experience is advantageous, as collaboration across disciplines and grade levels is a valued practice at Falk. Highly creative work experience in elementary education is considered an asset.

Materials can be uploaded to join.pitt.edu. For full consideration, please submit the following:

1. Letter of application

2. Resume

3. Educational philosophy

4. Three recent letters of recommendation (not older than two years)

5. Unofficial transcripts (candidates may be requested to provide official transcripts at the time of hire)

6. Copy of PA instructional certificate or equivalent

The minimum base salary is $50,000; credit will be given for years of relevant experience. Falk Laboratory School, a department in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, offers excellent benefits. Letters of inquiry or questions can be sent to Autumn Dillaman at amd973@pitt.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning in February and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Offer of employment is contingent on the candidate satisfactorily obtaining and passing the following before commencement of appointment: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check. Candidates must also submit proof of a negative TB test before their first day of work. As Act 168 of 2014 requires, the candidate must satisfy the requirements on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.