5-8th ELA Teacher

ACCEL Schools; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking a qualified 5‑8th Grade ELA Teacher at Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy in Columbus, Ohio. This role emphasizes creating a positive classroom environment and delivering tailored lesson plans.

Ideal candidates will hold a valid Ohio teaching license and a Bachelor's degree in education, with a passion for student growth. The position offers a salary range of $38,000 - $47,500 along with various health and life benefits.

Qualifications

• Active and current state of Ohio teaching license in appropriate content area.
• High level of comfort in a growth-focused coaching environment.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with modifications as needed.
• Differentiate instruction to meet students' needs.
• Maintain accurate records of students' progress.

Skills

Teaching license

Communication skills

Classroom management

Experience in urban environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 5‑8th Grade ELA Teacher at Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy 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 Collegiate Preparatory Academy! Serving Southeast Columbus, Capital Collegiate is an award‑winning public charter school for EK‑8 students. The school offers a college prep curriculum enriched with STEM and Robotics. Capital Preparatory Academy is a true community‑based school with strong partnerships with area businesses and non‑profits to provide students extracurricular, intervention, and after‑school opportunities. Canton College Preparatory School 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:

• 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

Benefits

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)
• 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

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