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Social Justice Educator (Long-Term Substitute)

Falk Laboratory School, a coeducational K-8 school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, seeks a full-time Social Justice Educator.  This is an exciting opportunity for educators passionate about and skilled in teaching students in kindergarten through eighth grade in social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.   This is a one-year, long-term substitute position.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate with Falk faculty in developing and implementing inclusive, social justice-focused curricula and programs at all grade levels.
• Coordinate and co-teach bi-weekly social justice lessons for middle school students.
• Develop effective and trusting working relationships with Falk students, faculty, staff, and families, and help the community respond meaningfully to diversity and equity-related issues as they arise, particularly within the student body.
• Build relationships with diversity coordinators and leaders at other schools—both independent and public—as well as the University of Pittsburgh Office of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion and other off-campus cultural resource organizations to support the learning experiences of Falk’s students.• Pursue professional development opportunities, personally and for others in the community, including activities such as attending conferences and professional meetings. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions: 

Maintain emotional control under stress.  This role requires the individual to move around the school to various rooms frequently. 

Salary range is competitive and commensurate with experience. Falk Laboratory School, a department in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, offers excellent benefits.  Please direct questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Jill Sarada, at [email protected].  The review of applications will begin in the Summer of 2024 and continue until the position is filled, with an anticipated start date of August 15, 2024.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years professional experience; classroom teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with students in grades K-8 preferred

For more information or to apply, view this position on the University's Talent Center webpage

K-8 Substitute Teacher

Falk Laboratory School, a coeducational K-8 laboratory school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is accepting applications for Substitute Teacher Positions for the 2023–24 school year. Applications in all certification areas are welcome including Elementary, Secondary, and Subject area specializations.

For more information or to apply, view this position on the University's Talent Center webpage