6th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
About The Position
ACCEL Schools is hiring a 6th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Northwest School of the Arts in Cleveland, Ohio. The role is dedicated to providing a superior education for students and bringing the curriculum to life in a positive classroom environment that prioritizes learning and social-emotional development. Northwest School of the Arts is an award-winning public charter school serving EK-8th grade students. Its well-rounded education emphasizes arts education and project-based learning, alongside after-school programming, activities, and educational field trips. The school is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving students throughout the United States.
Requirements
- Active and current State of 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 students.
- 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 students’ 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
