The Universal Academy of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity, non-profit, full-time Islamic school located at 2103 Hampton St. in Pittsburgh, PA. We are always looking for educated, qualified, and highly motivated teachers and staff. Please email your resume and a cover letter to sbader@uapschool.org and check this page for current employment opportunities.
Job Postings for 2023-2024 School Year:
Custodian, Pre- K Teacher, 1st Grade Homeroom Teacher, 2nd Grade Homeroom Teacher, ESL Teacher, Arabic and Islamic Studies Teacher, and Middle School Math and Science Teacher.
This is a full-time, one year (renewable) contract position. Work hours are from 7:30 am - 3:45 pm Monday-Friday.
Qualifications:
Genuine interest, love, and care for students’ personal and academic success
The ability to facilitate the learning of all students in a student-centered, standards-driven classroom community
Teach sections of English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science to homeroom class
Outstanding data-driven instruction and delivery through rigorous, interactive, and engaging strategies
Commitment to life-long learning, professional growth, continuous improvement, and self-reflection
A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement and professional development
Legally employable in the United States
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and submit lesson plans in the approved format to the Principal, collaboration with other teachers is encouraged; Implement rigorous curriculum content to students; adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying learning styles, needs, and interests; ensure students are demonstrating knowledge and skills through projects and activities; manage a wide array of student needs and behaviors in the classroom and throughout the school; provides a safe environment for students; maintain accurate and complete records of student attendance and grades in a timely and confidential manner; develop and administer formal and informal student assessments in order to evaluate students' progress; collaborate with parents, staff, and outside professionals concerning students' progress; supervise students during fire drills; follow school procedures pertaining to duty assignments such as lunch, hall, recess, and homeroom; actively participate in team, faculty and parent meetings, workshops, in-service professional development, and other responsibilities as they arise; monitors and attends extra-curricular events and social activities; develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with building and district staff; performs additional duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
Education, Experience, and Skills:
Must pass all three background checks (criminal, child abuse, and fingerprints
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Teacher certification- completed or in process
Two or more years of teaching experience
Commitment to and experience working with students from diverse communities
Determination to drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
Demonstrated expertise in subject area
The ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered, standards-driven classroom community
Benefits Include:
Unique professional development opportunities
Paid sick days
Discounted tuition for your children
A caring, supportive, and collaborative work environment
The opportunity to shape the future by educating today’s children
Salary:
$2,800+
About UAP:
The Universal Academy of Pittsburgh strives to become the educational epicenter for all Muslim children in the Pittsburgh area. As our main educational destination, we must develop the academic, intellectual, social, and spiritual competencies of our students, so that they thrive and excel in the 21st century. UAP is an equal opportunity, a non-profit, full-time Islamic school. Our address is 2103 Hampton St., Swissvale, PA 15218. Office hours of operation are 8:00 am- 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday.
Job Postings for 2023-2024 School Year:
Custodian, Pre- K Teacher, 1st Grade Homeroom Teacher, 2nd Grade Homeroom Teacher, ESL Teacher, Arabic and Islamic Studies Teacher, and Middle School Math and Science Teacher.
This is a full-time, one year (renewable) contract position. Work hours are from 7:30 am - 3:45 pm Monday-Friday.
Qualifications:
Genuine interest, love, and care for students’ personal and academic success
The ability to facilitate the learning of all students in a student-centered, standards-driven classroom community
Teach sections of English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science to homeroom class
Outstanding data-driven instruction and delivery through rigorous, interactive, and engaging strategies
Commitment to life-long learning, professional growth, continuous improvement, and self-reflection
A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement and professional development
Legally employable in the United States
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and submit lesson plans in the approved format to the Principal, collaboration with other teachers is encouraged; Implement rigorous curriculum content to students; adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying learning styles, needs, and interests; ensure students are demonstrating knowledge and skills through projects and activities; manage a wide array of student needs and behaviors in the classroom and throughout the school; provides a safe environment for students; maintain accurate and complete records of student attendance and grades in a timely and confidential manner; develop and administer formal and informal student assessments in order to evaluate students' progress; collaborate with parents, staff, and outside professionals concerning students' progress; supervise students during fire drills; follow school procedures pertaining to duty assignments such as lunch, hall, recess, and homeroom; actively participate in team, faculty and parent meetings, workshops, in-service professional development, and other responsibilities as they arise; monitors and attends extra-curricular events and social activities; develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with building and district staff; performs additional duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
Education, Experience, and Skills:
Must pass all three background checks (criminal, child abuse, and fingerprints
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Teacher certification- completed or in process
Two or more years of teaching experience
Commitment to and experience working with students from diverse communities
Determination to drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
Demonstrated expertise in subject area
The ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered, standards-driven classroom community
Benefits Include:
Unique professional development opportunities
Paid sick days
Discounted tuition for your children
A caring, supportive, and collaborative work environment
The opportunity to shape the future by educating today’s children
Salary:
$2,800+
About UAP:
The Universal Academy of Pittsburgh strives to become the educational epicenter for all Muslim children in the Pittsburgh area. As our main educational destination, we must develop the academic, intellectual, social, and spiritual competencies of our students, so that they thrive and excel in the 21st century. UAP is an equal opportunity, a non-profit, full-time Islamic school. Our address is 2103 Hampton St., Swissvale, PA 15218. Office hours of operation are 8:00 am- 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday.
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