2025-26 Middle School Science Teacher (5-8)

ReNEW Schools; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools seeks dedicated Middle School Teachers for Grades 5-8 for the 2025-26 school year. This rewarding role involves designing curriculum, fostering a supportive classroom environment, and collaborating with faculty to enhance instructional methods in a top-performing network of K-8 charter schools in Cleveland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years of teaching experience preferred.
• Valid Ohio teaching license or in process of obtaining one.

Responsibilities

• Support the school's mission and deliver appropriate curriculum.
• Establish a culture of high expectations and work with faculty.
• Facilitate parent communications regarding student progress.

Skills

Passionate about urban education

Uses data to drive instruction

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft applications

Google Sheets

Job description

Breakthrough Public Schools (BPS) is seeking Middle School Teachers (Grades 5-8) for the 2025-26 school year. Teaching at Breakthrough Public Schools is a rewarding experience where dedicated staff work to impact more than 3,000 students across 10, tuition-free, schools serving grades K-8. Breakthrough has been recognized as the top-performing network of K-8 charter schools in Cleveland, honored by local, state, and national organizations for excellence in teaching, leadership, and student achievement. Each day we continue our mission to build equitable, anti-racist environments and cultures in our schools where scholars and adults can grow and thrive. We provide opportunities for educators to grow as professionals and build leadership skills to expand their impact in the classroom, within their school, or in the Breakthrough network.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

●Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians, and coworkers.

●Design and effectively deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction that reflects observations and goals of individual children.

●Establish a classroom culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students.

●Work with the faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of instruction and assessment.

●Share best practices with other teachers and collaborate with them to improve instructional and assessment practices.

●Facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress.

●Keep the classroom environment organized, attractive and safe.

●Interact frequently and respectfully with students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

·Bachelor’s degree required

Experience:

·2 years of teaching experience preferred

·Experience in urban setting strongly preferred

Licensure and Certification (s):

·Valid Ohio teaching license or substitute license or in the process of obtaining a valid Ohio teaching license

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

●Passionate about urban education and our mission

●Highly qualified in the content area and/or grade level

●Uses data to drive instruction

●Maintain a professional attitude

●Receptive to feedback and desire to grow professionally

●Has the work ethic and desire to go above and beyond

●Highly organized

●Proficient in Microsoft applications and Google Sheets

●Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills with varied audiences

●Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines, problem-solve, and work independently

●Respected presence and ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor

●Demonstrate ability to work as a team member and foster collaboration