4th/5th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher

ACCEL Schools; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance (basic)

AD&D insurance (optional)

Voluntary life insurance

Childcare discounts

Job summary

Riverside Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio, part of ACCEL Schools, is seeking a 4th/5th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher dedicated to delivering engaging instruction and supporting student growth. The role emphasizes a positive classroom environment and social-emotional learning as part of a college-prep, hands-on program.

Qualified candidates hold an active Ohio teaching license, a bachelor’s degree, and experience in an urban setting, with strong communication skills and a commitment to equity and

Qualifications

• Active Ohio teaching license in appropriate content area.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Experience in urban education and growth-focused coaching environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass federal and state background checks.
• Ability to supervise students in various school settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify during the school year.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and development.
• Utilize best practices in daily planning and instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom.
• Create a positive classroom environment for learning.
• Incorporate diverse curricula reflecting students’ backgrounds.
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms.
• Communicate with families regarding academic and social-emotional growth.
• Integrate technology into daily classroom practice.
• Participate in planning of non-instructional activities as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

About The Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 4th/5th Grade ELA/Social Studies 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.