7th/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
About The Position
ACCEL Schools is hiring a 7th/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy in Columbus, Ohio. The role focuses on delivering a superior education and bringing the curriculum to life while fostering a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is a public charter school serving East Columbus students in grades K–12 with a well-rounded, college-preparatory education enriched by technology and arts instruction. The school offers educational opportunities including College Credit Plus and Career Technical Education, and is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving PK–12 students. The teacher prepares and delivers instruction, adapts teaching to students’ needs, monitors student progress, manages classroom behavior, communicates with families, and collaborates with colleagues. Teachers also support school-wide expectations and participate in non-instructional activities as needed.
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 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 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 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 regarding 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 employee, spouse, and child.
- 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
Entry Level
