4th–5th Grade ELA Teacher — Arts‑Focused, Growth‑Driven

Accel-Schools; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary disability insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences Academy, part of ACCEL Schools, is seeking a qualified 4th/5th Grade ELA teacher in Cleveland, Ohio. The role emphasizes project-based learning, differentiation, and student growth within a supportive campus culture.

You will plan lessons, track progress, collaborate with colleagues, and engage families while upholding school values and equitable education. A current Ohio teaching license and a Bachelor's degree are required; urban schooling experience is

Qualifications

• Active and current state of Ohio teaching license in appropriate content area.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Growth‑focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.

Skills

Ohio teaching license

Excellent communication

Confidential data handling

Urban education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences Academy, part of ACCEL Schools, is seeking a qualified 4th/5th Grade ELA teacher in Cleveland, Ohio. The role emphasizes project-based learning, differentiation, and student growth within a supportive campus culture.

You will plan lessons, track progress, collaborate with colleagues, and engage families while upholding school values and equitable education. A current Ohio teaching license and a Bachelor's degree are required; urban schooling experience is