Steel Center is an innovative Career and Technical School owned and operated by eleven southern Allegheny County school districts and located just south of Pittsburgh in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. We are a student-focused public school that delivers high quality Career & Technical Education to approximately 900 students, and are looking for a caring, highly motivated, and results-oriented professional for the following positions:
Employment Opportunity – August 21, 2025
Steel Center for Career and Technical Education, located in Jefferson Hills, PA, just south of Pittsburgh, is a public school serving about 980 students from eleven southern Allegheny County districts. We provide high-quality, student-centered career and technical education and are seeking motivated, caring professionals to join our team.
Position: Advertising & Design Teacher (Full-Time, Permanent): We are looking for an experienced Graphic Design professional to teach and inspire high school students in graphic design, advertising, communications technology, and media production. This role prepares students for careers and post-secondary education in creative and digital media fields.
Key Skills & Areas of Instruction:
● Graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite (or equivalent)
● Typography, color theory, visual composition, and design principles
● Logo design, digital illustration, and desktop publishing
● Photography, lighting, and image editing
● Web media (HTML, CSS, responsive design, content publishing)
● Video and audio production (storyboarding, filming, editing, sound, postproduction)
● Professional practices: project management, budgeting, critique, portfolio building, and ad campaigns
● Digital literacy: file management, networking, online safety
● Creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving through real-world projects
Qualifications:
● Minimum 4 years’ professional experience in Graphic Design, Advertising, or Commercial Arts
● Industry-recognized credentials/certifications preferred
● Strong communication, technology, and interpersonal skills
● Experience with high school students a plus
● PA teaching certification may qualify for higher starting salary
Compensation:
● Starting salary: $49,349 – $55,920 (higher for PA-certified teachers)
● Comprehensive benefits package
How to Apply: Interested persons can apply on Indeed.com or contact Mr. Scott Kane, Assistant Director/Principal; 412-469-3200 ext. 2564 or
email skane@steelcentertech.com for more information. EOE. Criminal background clearances are required for all positions.
