2026-27 Art Teacher (K-8)

Breakthrough Public Schools Home Office•Cleveland, OH

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Teaching at Breakthrough Public Schools is a rewarding experience where dedicated staff work to impact our 3,600 students across 10, tuition-free, schools serving grades K-8. Each day we continue our work to build equitable, anti-racist environments, and cultures in our schools where scholars and adults can grow and thrive. Since teachers play such an important role in student achievement, we provide opportunities for teachers to grow as professionals and build leadership skills to expand their impact in the classroom, within their school, or in the Breakthrough network.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Valid OH teaching certificate/license or must be in the process of obtaining a valid OH teaching certificate/license in subject area to be taught

Nice To Haves

Passionate about urban education and our mission
Highly qualified in the content area and/or grade level
Uses data to drive instruction
Maintain a professional attitude
Receptive to feedback and desire to grow professionally
Has the work ethic and desire to go above and beyond
Highly organized

Responsibilities

Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians, and coworkers.
Design and effectively deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction that reflects observations and goals of individual children.
Establish a classroom culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students.
Work with the faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of instruction and assessment.
Share best practices with other teachers and collaborate with them to improve instructional and assessment practices.
Facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress.
Keep the classroom environment organized, attractive and safe.
Interact frequently and respectfully with students.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life coverage
Disability coverage
Paid Life Insurance
STD (Short-Term Disability)
LTD (Long-Term Disability)
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Holiday pay
Paid time off
Training and development opportunities (personal, professional, and team development)