5th Grade Teacher

accelschools; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,500 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & retirement

Career advancement

Job summary

Columbus Arts & Technology Academy in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a 5th Grade Teacher to deliver engaging lessons and monitor student progress throughout the year.

The role requires an active Ohio teaching license, a Bachelor's degree in education, and the ability to differentiate instruction, communicate with families, and use technology to support learning.

You will collaborate with colleagues, participate in planning, and contribute to a positive, growth‑m oriented school culture.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year.
• Differentiated 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.
• Use 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching mindset

Education

State of Ohio teaching license

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

5th Grade Teacher – Columbus Arts & Technology Academy – Columbus, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year.
• Differentiated 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.
• Use 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability 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

• Compensation: Salary range $41,500 – $51,000. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range 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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