5-8th Grade Science Teacher - SY 25-26

ACCEL Schools; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking a dedicated 5-8th Grade Science Teacher for Lake Erie Preparatory Academy. The ideal candidate will create a positive classroom environment, differentiate instruction, and maintain student records. Join a network committed to educational equity and excellence.

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Active Ohio teaching license required.
• Experience in urban environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans.
• Differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.

Skills

Communication

Classroom Management

Differentiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

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About The Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 5-8th Grade Science Teacher at Lake Erie Preparatory Academy in Cleveland, 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 Lake Erie Preparatory Academy! Serving families in Collinwood and surrounding neighborhoods since 2012, Lake Erie Preparatory Academy provides a K-8 college prep education featuring foreign language, STEM, and Career Technical Education (CTE). The public charter school is known for consistent, award-winning school leadership and exceptional staff retention. Lake Erie Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity:

• 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 reflect 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 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, virtual, and hybrid 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:

• 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Primary and Secondary Education

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