4th/5th Grade Teacher
About The Position
ACCEL Schools is hiring a 4th/5th Grade Teacher at Cleveland Primary Sports Academy in Cleveland, Ohio. The teacher will provide a strong education for students, bring curriculum to life, and foster a positive classroom environment that prioritizes learning and social-emotional development. Cleveland Primary Sports Academy is a tuition-free, all-boys public charter school serving grades K–5, with a safe and supportive environment, high academic standards, and an athletics-based approach to character development focused on teamwork and discipline. The school is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving students across the United States. The teacher prepares and delivers lessons, differentiates instruction, monitors and records student progress, manages classroom behavior, and applies research-based instructional practices and approved curricula. The role also includes communicating with families and colleagues, incorporating technology into classroom practice, supporting school-wide expectations, 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.
- 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 about students’ 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.
- Supervise students in different school settings, such as the playground and cafeteria.
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 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 of education professionals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
