Kindergarten Teacher - SY 26-27

ACCEL Schools•Martinsburg, WV

6h•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Kindergarten Teacher at Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy in Kearneysville, WV for the upcoming 2026 - 2027 school year. They are seeking passionate and dedicated teachers to provide a superior education, bring the curriculum to life, and create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy (EPPA) is a public charter school serving PK-8th grade students on a 30-acre rural campus in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Founded in 2022, EPPA is part of the nationwide ACCEL network and offers an individualized college prep learning environment with small class sizes, a fully certified and licensed faculty, and strong community support. ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students, advocating for school choice and addressing educational inequities. Their schools are inclusive and diverse, specializing in closing educational gaps and offering innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, and bilingual programming.

Requirements

Active and current state of Michigan teaching license in appropriate content area
Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to properly manage confidential information
Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
Experience working within an urban environment

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
Manage student behavior in the classroom
Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
Utilize school approved curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms
Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
Participate in the planning and implementation of 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 (employee, spouse, 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 our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals