K-8th Grade PE Teacher (Elyria/Lorain)

Constellation Schools•Lorain, OH

About The Position

Constellation Schools is seeking a highly qualified K-8th Grade PE Teacher in Elyria/Lorain, Ohio. The teacher will bring the curriculum to life, create a positive classroom environment, and prioritize student learning and social-emotional development. The role includes planning and delivering instruction, adapting teaching to students’ needs, monitoring student progress, managing classroom behavior, and collaborating with families and colleagues. Teachers use school-approved curricula and research-based practices, support school-wide expectations, and may take part in non-instructional activities as needed.

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 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 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 for 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.

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