4th/5th Grade Teacher

Capital City Sports Academy; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital City Sports Academy in Columbus, Ohio is hiring a highly qualified 4th/5th Grade Teacher dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We seek teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life and creating a positive classroom environment.

The role emphasizes student learning and social‑emotional development, with a college prep curriculum enriched with STEM and Robotics.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio teaching license in appropriate content area.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience working within an urban environment.
• Growth-focused coaching environment with frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.

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.
• Utilize school approved curricula reflecting diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms.
• Communicate and meet with families regarding academic and social‑emotional growth.
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

Capital City Sports Academy is hiring a highly qualified 4th/5th Grade Teacher in Columbus, 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 Capital City Sports Academy! Serving Southeast Columbus, Capital City Sports Academy is an award-winning public charter school for EK-8 students. The school offers a college prep curriculum enriched with STEM and Robotics. Capital City Sports Academy is a true community-based school with strong partnerships with area businesses and non‑profits to provide students extracurricular, intervention, and afterschool opportunities.

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, culture, 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 offer the following benefits:

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $38,000 - 47,500. 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)
• Voluntary short‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary long‑term disability insurance

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.