3rd Grade Teacher

Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Discounted childcare

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ACCEL Schools Riverside Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio is hiring a 3rd Grade Teacher who will implement engaging, standards-based instruction and foster a supportive learning culture. The role emphasizes differentiation, use of proven instructional practices, and strong family communication to support student growth.

The candidate will work within an EK-8 setting on a mission-driven team, contributing to a collaborative school community and leveraging technology to enhance learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active and current state of Ohio teaching license in appropriate content area.
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Experience in growth-focused coaching with frequent observations and action planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience working in urban education environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with modification as needed during the year.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Maintain accurate records of students' progress and development.
• Use research-based best practices in daily planning and instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom.
• Create a positive classroom environment for student learning.
• Incorporate technology to support daily classroom practice.
• Collaborate with families regarding academic and social-emotional growth.
• Participate in planning and implementing non-instructional activities.

Skills

Ohio teaching license

Excellent communication

Confidential information handling

Urban education experience

Background checks (federal/state)

Supervise students in various settings

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

3rd Grade Teacher

Accel Schools Riverside Academy - Cincinnati, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5933512

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 19, 2026 2:05 AM (UTC)

Job Description

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 3rd Grade Teacher at Riverside Academy in Cincinnati, 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 Riverside Academy! Located near the Ohio River and Embshoff Woods Nature Preserve, Riverside Academy has served the westside community of Cincinnati since 2003. The public charter school offers EK-8th grade students a well-rounded, college-prep education featuring a hands-on, social-emotional learning approach. Known for its close-knit learning environment and nurturing teachers and staff, Riverside fosters strong partnerships within the community. Riverside 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.

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $44,500 - 54,000. 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

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary