6th-8th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher

accelschools; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life benefits

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary disability

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is hiring a 6th-8th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher for University of Cleveland Preparatory School in Cleveland, Ohio. The role focuses on delivering engaging lessons, differentiating instruction, and maintaining progress records for EK-8 students.

You will work in a growth-focused coaching environment with frequent observations, and collaborate with families to support student learning and social-emotional development.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio teaching license in appropriate content area.
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Ability to thrive in growth-focused coaching with frequent observations and feedback.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in urban education settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with ability to modify during the year.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and development.
• Utilize research-based practices in daily planning and instruction.
• Manage student behavior and create a positive learning environment.
• Use school-approved curricula reflecting diverse backgrounds.
• Communicate with families about academic and social-emotional growth.
• Incorporate technology to support learning and participate in non-instructional duties.

Skills

OH teaching license

Bachelors in Education

Classroom management

Communication skills

Urban education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 6th-8th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher at University of Cleveland Preparatory School 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 University of Cleveland Preparatory School! Located in Asiatown, University of Cleveland Preparatory School (UCP) is a public charter school serving EK-8 students in central and downtown Cleveland. Founded in 2011, the school provides a college prep curriculum with CTE, arts, and tech specialty classes. The spacious campus is just minutes away from Cleveland State University and has strong ties to the community. UCP 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

• 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

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

We offer the following benefits

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $44,000 - 52,800. 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

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 id