Middle School Language Arts And History Teacher

Middle School Language Arts and History Teacher

Falk Laboratory School, a co-educational K-8 laboratory school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh, seeks a full-time, experienced, and dynamic middle school teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year, beginning in August 2026.

Candidates should have successful teaching experience in middle or high school English/ Language Arts and History/Social Studies classrooms. The educator filling these roles will be responsible for continuing to develop a program that features Progressive ideas about Language Arts and History instruction. Supports sixth-grade students' executive functioning and successful transition to MS by explicitly teaching organization, time management, note-taking, and self-advocacy skills; scaffolding long-term History and English projects; partnering closely with advisors and families to build student confidence, independence, and academic routines. The successful candidate will have a strong vision for dynamic approaches to Language Arts and 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 Language Arts pedagogy to a variety of audiences.

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

Qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:

• A Master's Degree in teaching or a related field is preferred.

• Current Pennsylvania state instructional certification or equivalent is required

• 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 Language Arts and/or history is an asset

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

1. Letter of application

2. A resume

3. An educational philosophy that includes a vision for an ideal middle school classroom experience for students

4. Three letters of recommendation

5. Official transcripts

6. 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. Questions can be sent to Molly Hicks, Director of Administrative Operations, at meh479@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.

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