ACCEL Schools Hiring for 1st Grade Teacher Job at Cleveland, OH Full Time

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 1st Grade Teachers for the 2022-2023 school year at Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy located in Cleveland, Ohio that is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student. We want our teachers to be excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Founded in 2014, ACCEL Schools is a K-12 public charter school management organization (CMO) across the United States. We manage a network of over 50 charter schools within Ohio and surrounding states. At Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy that serves the Shaker community and surrounding neighborhoods, Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy (CASSA) offers a creative learning environment for elementary and middle school students. The accredited college-prep curriculum prepares students for academic and life success through hands-on, project-based learning integrated with the Arts. Caring, qualified teachers provide students with the focus and attention they need to flourish by nurturing their creativity and encouraging curiosity and self-direction. Educational technology accelerates student learning and readiness. Parents, teachers, staff members, and scholars work together to uphold the school’s motto, “Raising children together,” ensuring that all students receive the opportunities and support necessary to excel. CASSA is accredited by Cognia™ for meeting the highest education standards in ongoing third-party review.

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

Qualifications:

• Active and current state teaching license for state of Ohio 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

Benefits:

• Salary based on previous experience and education
• Benefit packages including medical, dental and vision – effective on date of hire
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Eligible to participate in applicable retirement plan (STRS or SERS), with company contribution
• Company paid basic term life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Additional basic life/AD&D insurance and whole life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Travel Assistance Program
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Bonuses and stipend opportunities
• Annual compensation adjustments
• Employee development and leadership opportunities

ACCEL Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer – it is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.

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