Kindergarten Teacher (2026-27)

United Schools Network • Columbus, OH

1d • $49,000 - $67,852 • Onsite

About The Position

United Schools is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The role supports students’ academic and social-emotional growth in a classroom setting. Teachers collaborate with content and grade-level teams to develop and internalize rigorous, aligned curriculum; establish and maintain a joyful classroom and grade-level culture; and communicate student progress consistently with families to build authentic school-home partnerships. In collaboration with colleagues and school leaders, teachers use data to guide improvement, implement frequent feedback to grow as educators, and design systems that support the needs of all learners.

United Schools is a nonprofit organization in Columbus, Ohio, operating open-enrollment public charter schools with a mission to transform lives and communities through education. Its campuses aim to provide rigorous academics in a joyful learning environment and support growth and success for students of all levels.

This is a full-time position. Typical report times are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.; some job-related tasks may occur outside these hours. Applications are considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Ability to secure the appropriate teaching license.
• Commitment to using data-driven instructional practices and techniques outlined in Teach Like a Champion 3.0.
• Relentless attention to writing, refining, and internalizing curriculum, lessons, and assessments.
• Openness and commitment to implementing frequent feedback from team members.
• Effective communication with students, families, and colleagues.
• Comfort using Google products for communication and job responsibilities.
• Demonstrates the stated United Core Traits: mission-driven, growth-minded, relationship-driven, conscientious, and emotionally constant.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in urban schools and/or communities.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ academic and social-emotional growth in a classroom setting.
• Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to develop and internalize rigorous, aligned curriculum.
• Establish and maintain a joyful classroom and grade-level culture.
• Communicate student progress consistently with families to establish authentic partnerships between school and home.
• Use data intelligently with colleagues and school leaders to drive improvement efforts.
• Implement frequent feedback to grow as an educator.
• Design systems that support the needs of all learners.
• Write, refine, and internalize curriculum, lessons, and assessments.
• Use data-driven instructional practices and techniques outlined in Teach Like a Champion 3.0 to improve student outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life coverage
• Disability coverage
• Eligibility to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS)

What This Job Offers

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