3rd Grade Teacher - Snyder Park Elementary

Springfield City Schools; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Longevity bonus

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Springfield City Schools is seeking a 3rd Grade teacher for Snyder Park Elementary for the 2026-27 school year. The position requires Ohio licensure and a willingness to participate in professional development. The district emphasizes diverse student needs and collaborative planning.

The contract spans 183 days per year, with a starting salary of $44,692 and a $1,600 longevity bonus for successful candidates. Competitive benefits and ongoing professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Current licensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Willing to participate in professional development sessions.
• Ability to relate to and teach students from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm in the role.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and provide individualized and small group instruction.
• Use multiple instructional approaches to meet diverse learning needs.
• Engage in hands-on, innovative approaches to help students learn.
• Identify and build on student strengths.
• Embrace and follow district programming in academic, behavioral, and SEL support.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to determine starting points and monitor progress.
• Evaluate and report student progress and maintain records.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, nurses, counselors to ensure a safe environment.
• Communicate with parents to address classroom issues.

Skills

Team collaboration

Diversity adaptation

Enthusiasm

Education

Ohio teaching licensure

Job description

3rd Grade Teacher - Snyder Park Elementary JobID: 6233

• Position Type: Teaching - Elementary School
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Location: Snyder Park Elementary
• Date Available: 2026-27 SY
• Closing Date: 10/28/2026

Who We Are:

The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a 3rd GradeTeacherat Snyder ParkElementary Schoolfor the 2026-27school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats!

As a Teacheryou are required to:

• Currentlicensure issued by the Ohio Department of Education
• Be flexible in your work schedule and be willing to attend/participate inprofessional development sessions
• Be willing to serve on teams
• Have the ability to relate to and teachstudents with diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrate enthusiasm in your role

As aTeacheryou will:

• Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
• Use multiple approaches to instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students
• Engages in active, hands-on creative and innovative approaches to help students learn how to improve their skills
• Identifies and builds on Student strengths
• Embraces, supports, and follows all District enacted programming in the areas of academic, behavioral and emotional support
• Facilitates ongoing assessments to determine the starting point for instruction, monitors instructional needs and evaluates student progress
• Evaluates, grades, and assesses student work
• Maintains class records and record/report grades/progress at the end of the term
• Provides instruction to students with varying capabilities and needs with attention to SEL support
• Engages in active and innovative approaches to student learning
• Assists students in the development of responsible behaviors
• Implements an effective program of instruction reflective of the Ohio Department of Education
• Interacts with paraprofessionals, nurses, mental health specialists, and/or counselors to provide a safe and student-centered environment
• Assists students in the development of responsible behaviors and positive work ethic
• Engages in collaborative planning with colleagues, supporting building and District-level programs
• Communicates with parents and caregivers to address student/classroom issue
• Maintains a professional demeanor, exemplifying responsible leadership as model for students
• Manages all situations in a positive and professional manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

What We Offer:

As a contracted employee, Teacherswork183days per year and 7.25hours per day.

Starting salary is $44,692.00 with increases for additional education and experience.

Contracted employees receive competitive benefits.

All employees receive professional development

***Special Note: $1,600.00 Annual Longevity Bonus awarded to the successful candidate!!!