Build Your Career at Propel

At Propel Schools, we make it our mission to transform the lives of the children that we serve. Through a rigorous hiring process, we employ people who are committed to giving their very best, every single day.

Propel Schools is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Leadership & Support Staff Opportunities
Teaching Opportunities


Leadership & Support Staff Opportunities

Bus Aide
Propel Schools seeks Bus Aides to ride buses to and from school. Bus Aides assure a safe and orderly ride.

They assist students with seating, assistive devices, safety and behavioral concerns. They provide the driver with support as needed, both during routine activities and during emergencies. Act 34, Act151 and Act 114 clearances are required, as well as TB test results. Please send resume package to Ms. Eileen McClorey, 3447 East Carson Street, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 or emcclorey@propelschools.org.

Substitute School Nurse
Propel Schools is currently seeking a substitute school nurse. Locations: Propel Montour (Moon Twp.), Propel East (Turtle Creek), Propel McKeesport, Propel Northside, Propel-Homestead, Propel Andrew Street High School (Munhall) and Propel Braddock Hills. Qualifications to include: current Pennsylvania RN licensure, current CPR or BLS certification, current TB, FBI, Criminal and Child Abuse clearances. Please send cover letter, resume and clearances to Eileen McClorey, Propel Schools, 3447 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 or emcclorey@propelschools.org.


Teaching Opportunities

CreativeArts Visiting Artist - High School
Propel is currently seeking a CreativeArts Visiting Artist for its high school locations in Braddock Hills and Munhall (Andrew Street). Please see attached (pdf) for a complete job description and additional information. Please provide resume and a one-page summary of the proposed class. Summary should include the title of the class and the class goals and activities. Materials should be submitted to lferguson@propelschools.org by April 30, 2011 or e-mail for more information. To view a full description of Propel's CreativeArts program click here (pdf).

Substitute Teachers
Propel Schools seeks PA certified substitute teachers at the elementary, middle and high school level. Must have current TB, FBI, Criminal and Child Abuse clearances. Please send cover letter, resume and clearances to Eileen McClorey, Propel Schools, 3447 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 or emcclorey@propelschools.org.


Note for all teaching positions:

Successful candidates will hold Pennsylvania Certification and have a sense of social justice, demonstrable success in an urban setting, a strong background in instruction and raising student achievement levels, and a deep knowledge of the appropriate content. You must include Praxis Scores with your application documents.