6th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

ACCEL Schools LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is hiring a 6th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher for Northwest School of the Arts in Cleveland, Ohio. The role focuses on delivering engaging social studies instruction and shaping a positive classroom environment that supports student learning and social-emotional development.

Responsibilities include planning differentiated lessons, maintaining progress records, collaborating with staff and families, and integrating technology to enhance learning.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio teaching license in Social Studies (6-8) or applicable content.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Experience with growth-focused coaching and frequent observations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience teaching in urban environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with ability to modify during the year.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
• Maintain records of student progress and development.
• Use research-based practices in daily planning and instruction.
• Manage classroom behavior and create a positive learning environment.
• Use curricula reflecting diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate with families.
• Incorporate technology to support learning.
• Participate in non-instructional activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ohio licensing knowledge

Strong communication

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Data-driven planning

Urban education experience

Education

Ohio teaching license (6-8 Social Studies)

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 6th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Northwest School of the Arts 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 Northwest School of the Arts! Serving the Edgewater community since 2004, Northwest School of the Arts is one of the top-performing academic programs in Cleveland. The award-winning public charter school provides EK-8th grade students with a well-rounded education emphasizing Arts education and project-based learning. In addition to robust arts offerings, Northwest School of the Arts is known for its vibrant campus life with after-school programming, activities, and educational field trips. Northwest School of the Arts 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 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 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, 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:

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $40,000 - 49,500. 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)
• 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.