1st-3rd Grade Teacher

ACCEL Schools; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Discounted childcare

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is hiring a 1st-3rd Grade Teacher at Sagewood STEAM Academy in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to superior education and social‑emotional development.

The role requires Ohio licensure and a Bachelor's in education, with a collaborative, growth‑minded coaching environment and strong communication with families. Compensation reflects a public charter setting with comprehensive health and life benefits.

Qualifications

• Active and current OH teaching license in appropriate content area.
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Comfort with growth‑focused coaching based on observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Able to supervise students in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.).
• Ability to pass federal and state 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 reflecting diverse backgrounds.
• Implement school‑wide culture expectations and norms.
• Communicate and meet with families regarding academic and social‑emotional growth.
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning.
• Participate in planning and implementation of non‑instructional activities as needed.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Growth‑focused coaching experience

Confidential information management

Student supervision in varied settings

Background check readiness

Urban education experience

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

State teaching license in OH (appropriate content area)

Job description

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 1st-3rd Grade Teacher at Sagewood STEAM Academy in Columbus, Ohio 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.

Be part of the difference at Sagewood STEAM Academy! Serving the Central Point, Franklinton and Hilltop neighborhoods of Columbus, Sagewood is public charter school for EK-8 students. The school offers a college prep education with an emphasis on hands‑on learning & visual arts. The campus is safe and secure with large classrooms outfitted with educational technology and a media center, gym, and playground. Sagewood STEAM Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity

Responsibilities of the Teacher include to -

• 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

About You

• Active and current state of Ohio 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

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our 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. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $39,500 - 49,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• 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

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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