Propel Schools | Diversity Employer
About Us
Propel Schools, a network of 13 public charter school located in Allegheny County, PA, was founded in 2003. Propel transforms the lives of children in underserved communities through innovative, student-centered learning.
Propel's schools are dynamic places where teachers, families, students and community partners work together to fulfill the comprehensive academic and fundamental needs of each student. The academic achievement of our children is the central focus. We encourage excellence through an intense focus on reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. Propel sets a standard for creating productive citizens, not just great students, by also prioritizing fundamental life skills. Propel seeks committed, passionate, and driven staff members who, first and foremost, want to make an impact on society
Fifteen years ago, Propel started as a dream. The dream was to build an organization with the capacity to transform public education in Southwestern Pennsylvania so that all children have access to high performing public schools. Today, that dream is a reality. The first school opened in 2003 with 180 children, occupying a small hospital basement. In the 2017-18 school year, approximately 4,000 K-12 students attend our 13 schools in Homestead, Hazelwood, McKeesport, Montour, Munhall, Turtle Creek, and Braddock Hills, Northside and Pitcairn.
Propel's Mission
Propel Schools, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a not-for-profit federation of charter schools, dedicated to the mission of catalyzing the transformation of public education so that all children have access to high performing public schools.
This mission is pursued by opening and operating high-performance schools of choice in educationally underserved communities. Propel has become one of the largest, fastest-expanding set of charter schools in the state, with the highest levels of student achievement among Pennsylvania public school districts serving high poverty, resource-poor areas throughout the Pittsburgh region. Across all its schools, 80% of students qualify for the federal free/reduced-cost lunch program, 80% are a minority and 17% have special needs. Propel is serving 4,000 students at 13 Allegheny County locations.
Propel has become both a regional asset and a national model, providing measurable evidence of how innovative public schools can expand opportunities for children and families and can revitalize communities.
Propel Schools does not accept the premise that poverty or family structure
determines education performance or life outcome.
Promising Principles
Propel’s six Promising Principles and supporting Powerful Practices provide the structure and common language that are used to speak of the reasons that we have been able to achieve such high levels of success. When Propel first opened its doors in 2003, our “Pioneers” did not have such a framework upon which to base their work. Instead, Propel’s founders opened a school in the basement of an old hospital with a vision of operating high-performing public schools and providing choices to families who otherwise would not have them.
1. Agile Instruction
Each learner has distinct and changing needs. Teachers and teacher teams continually and flexibly adjust instruction to meet learner needs.
2. Embedded Support
Everyone in the organization is guided, nurtured, and encouraged. Everyone is a coach. Everyone is coached.
3. Culture of Dignity
Relationships, built upon a fundamental appreciation for the unique experiences of each individual both in school and beyond, anchor the Propel community.
4. Fully Valued Arts Program
Artistic expression and creativity are essential components of a complete education.
5. Vibrant Teaching Communities
Propel Schools are extraordinary places for educators to work. Continuous professional learning and growth are both expected and supported.
6. Quest for Excellence
Good is never enough. Administrators, faculty, and staff are constantly striving to reach an ever-rising standard of excellence.
Careers
At Propel Schools, it is our mission to transform the lives of the children that we serve. Through a rigorous hiring process, we employ professionals who are committed to giving their very best, every single day.
Propel owes its success to the hard work and dedication of its people, both in and out of the classroom. In order to continue our growth and success, we maintain a rigorous recruitment and hiring process. We intentionally seek a diverse pool of candidates both in ethnicity and professional experience. Our Propel professionals have a passion for social justice, vision, and energy to inspire others. In both certified and non-certified positions, we strive to nurture collaboration and shape a vibrant culture of dignity.
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Head Middle School Track Coach (8 Locations)
McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Description Opportunity: Propel Schools is seeking Head Middle School Track Coaches for the 2024 season at Propel Montour Middle School, Propel Braddock Hills Middle School, Propel East School, Propel Hazelwood School, Propel Homestead Scho...
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| Job Type | Part Time |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description Title: Chemistry Teacher Propel seeks a Chemistry Teacher. This position is for the 2024-2025 school year. Propel schools operate with an extended school year to increase learning time and opportunities for our scholars. We have...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Head Middle School Track Coach (8 Locations)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description Opportunity: Propel Schools is seeking Head Middle School Track Coaches for the 2024 season at Propel Montour Middle School, Propel Braddock Hills Middle School, Propel East School, Propel Hazelwood School, Propel Homestead Scho...
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| Job Type | Part Time |
Part-Time Building Monitor (Propel Northside School)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description Propel Schools is currently seeking Part-Time Building Monitors for its Northside School. Pay rate is $15.00/hr. Responsibilities include: 1.) Monitor bus arrivals to ensure scholars safely depart the bus and enter the building ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
2024-2025 Middle School Science Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description Title: Middle Science Teacher (Grades 6-8) Propel seeks a Middle Science Teacher (Grades 6-8). This position is for the 2024-2025 school year. Propel schools operate with an extended school year to increase learning time and opp...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Part-Time Food Service - McKeesport
McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Description Food Service Location - Propel Braddock Hills Campus Propel seeks a motivated Food Service worker for our McKeesport School. This position is based in Pittsburgh, PA and is available immediately. The rate for this role is $15/hr...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
2024-2025 High School Math Teacher (Grades 9-12)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description Title: High School Math Teacher (Grades 9-12) Propel seeks a High School Math Teacher (Grades 9-12). This position is for the 2024-2025 school year. Propel schools operate with an extended school year to increase learning time a...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Homestead, Pennsylvania
Description Custodian Location - Propel Northside Propel seeks a Custodian for our Facilities Department. This position is based at Propel Northside and is available immediately. That rate for this role is $15/hr. This position works year r...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Certified School Nurse at Propel Braddock Hills Elementary School
Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania
Description Opportunity: Propel seeks an experienced School Nurse to join our amazing team at Propel Braddock Hills Elementary School. If you are resilient, hard working, team-oriented, open to feedback, have grit, and are willing to do wha...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Paraprofessional - Propel Montour Middle
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
Description Paraprofessional Location - Propel Montour Middle School Propel seeks a Paraprofessional for our Special Education Department. This position is based at Propel Montour Middle School and is available immediately. Starting salary ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |