4th Grade Teacher
About The Position
ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 4th Grade Teacher at Northwest School of the Arts in Cleveland, Ohio. The role is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students, bringing the curriculum to life, and creating a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. Northwest School of the Arts is an award-winning public charter school serving EK–8th grade students, with an emphasis on arts education and project-based learning. The school offers arts programming, after-school activities, and educational field trips. 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 Teacher uses approved curricula and research-based practices, incorporates technology, implements school-wide expectations, and collaborates with colleagues.
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, such as 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 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 regarding children’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, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
