Constellation Schools - K-3rd Grade Teacher (Elyria)

ACCEL Schools • Elyria, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Constellation Schools is seeking a highly qualified K-3rd Grade Teacher in Elyria, Ohio, who is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. The teacher will bring curriculum to life, create a positive classroom environment, and prioritize student learning and social-emotional development. The role includes delivering and adapting instruction, supporting students’ academic and social-emotional growth, managing classroom behavior, and collaborating with colleagues and families.

Constellation Schools, founded in 2001, provides students an excellent education built on character education for lifelong success. Its learning communities emphasize high expectations and academic excellence, with teachers committed to every student’s success and students encouraged to become responsible, compassionate, involved world citizens. The schools are operated by ACCEL Schools.

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 student 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 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.

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 4,000+ instructors and education professionals.

What This Job Offers

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