P.E. Teacher

ACCEL Schools•Cleveland, OH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified P.E. Teacher at Cleveland Preparatory Academy in Cleveland, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. They are seeking teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student and excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. Cleveland Preparatory Academy, located on a historic campus in the heart of Old Brooklyn, serves EK-8 students with hands-on, project-based instruction featuring the arts and STEM. It is known for its nurturing teachers and staff and active school community, and is the top academic performing school in the area. Cleveland Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014. ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. They proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Their schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities they serve. Their brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. They have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

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