4th Grade Teacher

Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 4th Grade Teacher at Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy in Kearneysville, West Virginia. The teacher will deliver engaging lessons, differentiate instruction, and support social-emotional growth within a collaborative, student-centered environment.

Applicants should hold a Michigan teaching license in the appropriate content area and a Bachelor's degree in education or a related field; strong communication and confidentiality skills are essential for

Qualifications

• Active state teaching license in the appropriate content area.
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with families.
• Ability to manage confidential information and observe students.
• Experience in urban school settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with differentiation as needed.
• 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 and create a positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate with families.
• Incorporate technology to support learning.

Skills

Michigan teaching license

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Classroom supervision

Urban environment experience

Education

State license – Michigan

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 4th Grade Teacher at Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy in Kearneysville, West Virginia 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 Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy (EPPA)! Located on a 30-acre rural campus in Jefferson County, West Virginia, Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving PK-8th grade students. Founded in 2022 and one of the first charter schools to open in the state, EPPA belongs to the nationwide ACCEL network of high-performing charter schools. The school provides a highly individualized college prep learning environment featuring small class sizes, a fully certified and licensed faculty, and strong support from parents and the community.

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 Michigan 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:

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

Career benefits - keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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