Constellation Schools - K-3rd Grade Teacher (Elyria)

accelschools; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $38,500-$48,000 per year

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life and disability insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Discounted childcare at Early Learning

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Constellation Schools in Elyria, Ohio is hiring a K-3 teacher dedicated to delivering engaging lessons and fostering a positive, growth-focused classroom environment. The teacher will differentiate instruction, maintain records, and collaborate with families to support student development.

The role requires an Ohio teaching license and a Bachelor's degree in education or related field. Urban education experience is valued, with access to comprehensive benefits through ACCEL Schools.

Qualifications

• Active and current Ohio teaching license in appropriate content area.
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Comfort with growth-focused coaching via frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information responsibly.
• Ability to supervise students across multiple school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.).
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience working in an urban environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify during the year.
• Differentiate instruction to meet all students' needs.
• Maintain accurate records of students' progress and development.
• Use research-based practices in daily planning and instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom.
• Create a positive classroom environment for learning.
• Implement curriculum reflecting diverse backgrounds.
• Follow school-wide culture expectations and norms.
• Communicate with families regarding academic and social-emotional growth.
• Incorporate technology to support learning.
• Participate in planning and implementing non-instructional activities as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate effectively.

Skills

State teaching license (Ohio)

Excellent communication

Background checks cleared

Urban education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

About the Team

Constellation Schools are seeking a highly qualified K-3rd Grade Teacher in Elyria, Ohio, who are 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.

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

History

Founded in 2001, Constellation Schools grew out of a community's desire to offer an educational choice that balanced academic achievement with life skills, character education, and social-emotional learning. Over the years, Constellation Schools garnered many awards including the US Department of Education's Blue Ribbon award and multiple School of Promise and Momentum awards from the Ohio Department of Education. Today, Constellation Schools comprise of 15 learning communities operated by ACCEL Schools, one of the nation's leading charter school management companies.

Mission & Vision

• Constellation Schools provide every child an opportunity to obtain an excellent education built on a foundation of character education for lifelong success.
• Exceptional learning communities characterized by high expectations and academic excellence
• Teachers are inspiring, compassionate, and committed to the success of every student
• Students are actively engaged life-long global learners on the path to becoming responsible, compassionate, and involved world citizens

We offer the following benefits

• Compensation
• The salary range for this position is $38,500-48,000. 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 identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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