K-3 Grade Teacher

Company: ACCEL Schools
Location: Springfield
Posted on: September 19, 2022

Job Description:

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified K-3 Grade Teacher for the 2022-2023 School Year at Ohio College Preparatory School located in Cleveland, Ohio is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student. We want our teachers to be excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Founded in 2014, ACCEL Schools is a K-12 public charter school management organization (CMO) across the United States. We manage a network of over 50 charter schools within Ohio and surrounding states. At Ohio College Preparatory School--Home of the Vikings-is a tuition-free, public charter elementary and middle school serving the Maple Heights, Warrensville, Bedford, and Garfield communities. A member of the ACCEL Schools network of high achieving charter schools, Ohio College Preparatory School creates an engaging learning environment that accelerates achievement without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Highly rated by the Ohio Department of Education, the school provides a standards-based curriculum enriched with education technology to accelerate student learning and readiness. Teachers, staff, students, and parents embrace a culture of high expectations for both academics and behavior. The school's thriving campus life includes Basketball, Cheerleading, and Volleyball competitive sports as well as memorable school activities such as Valentine's Day Carnival, Middle School Dances, and the Summer Basketball Tournament. Accredited by Cognia---, Ohio College Preparatory School participates in ongoing, third-party review, continually evaluating how best to meet the needs of all students.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
• Manage student behavior in the classroom
• Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
• Utilize school approved curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms
• Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Perform other duties as assigned
  Qualifications:
  
  • Active and current state teaching license in appropriate content area
  • Bachelor's degree in education or related field
  • High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to properly manage confidential information
  • Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
  • Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
  • Experience working within an urban environment
    Benefits:
    
    • Salary based on previous experience and education
    • Benefit packages including medical, dental and vision - effective on date of hire
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
    • Eligible to participate in applicable retirement plan (STRS or SERS), with company contribution
    • Company paid basic term life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
    • Additional basic life/AD&D insurance and whole life insurance options
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Travel Assistance Program
    • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
    • Bonuses and stipend opportunities
    • Annual compensation adjustments
    • Employee development and leadership opportunities
      ACCEL Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer - it is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.
      
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