4th Grade Teacher
About The Position
ACCEL Schools is hiring a 4th Grade Teacher at Lorain Preparatory Academy in Lorain, Ohio. The teacher will deliver a highly individualized college-preparatory education and create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. Lorain Preparatory Academy is an award-winning public charter school serving students from early kindergarten through 8th grade and is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K–12 students throughout the United States. The teacher prepares and delivers lessons, adapts instruction to students’ needs, monitors and records student progress, manages classroom behavior, and uses approved curricula and research-based practices. The role also involves communicating with families, incorporating technology into learning, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in non-instructional activities as needed.
Requirements
- Active, 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 appropriate 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 student learning.
- 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 each 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 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
