6th-8th Grade Math Teacher

ACCEL Schools•Columbus, OH

8h•$40,000 - $49,500•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is hiring a qualified 6th-8th Grade Math Teacher at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village in Columbus, Ohio. The role is focused on delivering engaging instruction and creating a positive classroom environment that supports student learning and social-emotional development. The school serves students from early kindergarten through 8th grade and offers a college-preparatory program emphasizing hands-on learning and character education. The teacher prepares and delivers lessons, differentiates instruction, tracks student progress, manages classroom behavior, and uses school-approved curricula and research-based practices. The role also involves communicating with families, collaborating with colleagues, incorporating technology into instruction, and participating in non-instructional activities as needed. ACCEL Schools is a network of more than 80 public charter schools serving PK-12 students. The position offers a salary range of $40,000-$49,500, with starting pay affected by factors such as geography, skills, education, and experience. Benefits include paid time off, retirement contributions, insurance options, discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations, an Employee Assistance Program, and career advancement opportunities.

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 manage confidential information properly.
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 that reflect 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.