3rd Grade Teacher/Long Term Sub

Oakmont Education•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Forrester Education is hiring a 3rd Grade Teacher / Long-Term Substitute to lead a third-grade classroom at its Cleveland campus. The role provides consistent, high-quality instruction and a supportive classroom environment that contributes to students’ academic and social development. The teacher assumes responsibility for classroom continuity during the assignment and helps students build foundational reading, writing, and math skills. The organization is committed to providing students with a transformational education and tools to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Requirements

A valid Ohio teaching license appropriate for grade 3 or an Ohio long-term substitute license is required.
A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is preferred.
Classroom experience, including student teaching or internships, is preferred.
Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and building a mission-driven organization.
Strong knowledge of educational principles, child development, and classroom management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience, adaptability, and commitment to continued personal and professional growth.
Must complete a BCI/FBI background check and comply with Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3301-20-01.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Classroom experience, including student teaching or internships.

Responsibilities

Assume full responsibility for a third-grade classroom, maintaining continuity of instruction and classroom routines during the assignment.
Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and teaching strategies aligned with state and district standards.
Establish and maintain an organized, inclusive, and safe classroom that promotes participation, cooperation, and discipline.
Deliver engaging instruction across multiple subjects, emphasizing foundational literacy and math and adapting to different learning styles and abilities.
Assess student progress through quizzes, tests, assignments, and other methods, and provide timely feedback to students and families.
Identify and address individual student needs, including special educational requirements or learning disabilities.
Communicate proactively with parents and guardians about student progress, behavior, and concerns.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to coordinate curriculum, share practices, and address school-wide issues.
Use educational materials, technology, and other resources to enhance learning.
Promote positive social and behavioral development, including respect, responsibility, and empathy.
Ensure students’ safety and well-being, including during emergencies.
Uphold high ethical standards in interactions with students, families, colleagues, and the school community.
Participate in ongoing, job-embedded professional development.