Middle School ELA Teacher - Akros Middle School

Performance Academies•Akron, OH

1d•$42,000 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

Performance Academies is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Middle School English Language Arts Teacher for Akros Middle School in Akron, Ohio. The school’s whole-child mission combines rigorous academics, daily structured fitness, and intentional character education in a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment. Teachers collaborate regularly and work toward high expectations for students and staff. The teacher will deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction using the school’s curriculum and instructional resources, adapt lessons to students’ diverse learning needs, and use assessment data to support academic growth. The role also includes creating an inclusive classroom, reinforcing school-wide behavior expectations and character education, communicating with families, collaborating with colleagues and school leaders, and maintaining accurate student and classroom records. The teacher will participate in professional learning, meetings, student support processes, school-wide events, and other duties that support students and the school community.

Requirements

Believe every child can achieve at high levels.
Thrive in a structured school environment.
Enjoy building relationships with students and families.
Use data to improve instruction.
Value teamwork and continuous growth.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction using Performance Academies’ curriculum and instructional resources.
Plan and implement differentiated, data-informed lessons that meet students’ diverse learning needs.
Monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction to promote academic growth.
Create meaningful learning experiences that foster critical thinking, inquiry, and student engagement.
Maintain high academic expectations and support students in reaching ambitious learning goals.
Promote regular student attendance through engaging instruction and positive communication with students and families.
Create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
Implement school-wide behavior expectations, character education, and positive behavior supports consistently.
Build relationships with students and support their academic, social, and emotional growth.
Follow school policies and child protection procedures to ensure student safety and well-being.
Communicate regularly with families about student progress and classroom activities.
Collaborate with colleagues, instructional coaches, and school leaders to improve student outcomes.
Participate in parent conferences, intervention meetings, IEP/IAT meetings, and other student support processes.
Contribute to school-wide events, enrollment efforts, and community engagement activities.
Participate in ongoing professional learning and school-based meetings.
Maintain accurate student records, classroom documentation, and instructional materials.
Uphold Performance Academies’ mission, values, policies, and professional expectations.
Perform other duties that support students and the school community.

Benefits

Three comprehensive medical plans with significant company contributions toward premiums; health benefits begin on the first day of employment.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Company-paid basic life insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and hospitalization coverage.
STRS participation for school-based positions.
Multiple scheduled holiday breaks.
PTO and personal days.
Competitive salaries and annual cost-of-living adjustments.
Potential performance bonuses based on enrollment and academic performance.