3rd Grade Teacher

ACCEL Schools • Cleveland, OH

7d • $40,000 - $49,500 • Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is hiring a 3rd Grade Teacher at Lake Erie Preparatory School in Cleveland, Ohio. The teacher will provide a superior education for students by bringing the curriculum to life, creating a positive classroom environment, and prioritizing student learning and social-emotional development. Lake Erie Preparatory School is an EK-8 public charter school serving Collinwood and surrounding neighborhoods, with a college-preparatory education featuring foreign language, STEM, and Career Technical Education (CTE). The school is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving students throughout the United States.

Requirements

• Active and current State of 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 implementing 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 employee, spouse, and child
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and its network

What This Job Offers

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