5th-8th Grade Reading/Writing Teacher

ACCEL Schools • Fort Pierce, FL

5d • $41,000 - $50,500 • Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is hiring a 5th-8th Grade Reading/Writing Teacher at Lincoln Park Academy in Cleveland, Ohio. The teacher will provide a superior education for students by delivering engaging instruction, creating a positive classroom environment, and supporting students’ academic and social-emotional development. Lincoln Park Academy provides an EK-8 education with a focus on Character Education, Social-Emotional Learning, and Technology-Enhanced Classrooms.

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 that includes 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 that supports student learning.
• Use school-approved curricula reflecting students’ diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms.
• Communicate and meet with families about 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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