1st Grade Teacher

ACCEL Schools • Warrensville Heights, OH

5d • $41,000 - $50,500 • Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 1st Grade Teacher at STEAM Academy of Warrensville Heights in Cleveland, Ohio. The teacher will bring curriculum to life, create a positive classroom environment, and prioritize students’ learning and social-emotional development. STEAM Academy is an award-winning public charter school serving EK–8th grade students, with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. It is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving students throughout the United States.

The teacher prepares and delivers lessons, differentiates instruction, monitors and records student progress, manages classroom behavior, and communicates with families about students’ academic and social-emotional growth. The role also involves using approved curricula and research-based practices, incorporating technology, implementing school-wide expectations, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in non-instructional activities as needed.

Requirements

• Active and current Ohio teaching license in the appropriate content area.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment involving frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to properly manage confidential information.
• Ability to supervise students of various ages in different school settings, including playgrounds and cafeterias.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience working within an urban environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans, modifying them as needed during the school year.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Use 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.
• Use school-approved curricula that reflect students’ diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms.
• Communicate and meet with families regarding their child’s academic and social-emotional growth.
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning.
• Participate in planning and implementation of non-instructional activities as needed.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Retirement contributions.
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and its network of education professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level