EK/Kindergarten Teacher - SY 25-26

ACCEL Schools; Cleveland, Charlotte (OH, NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational network as an EK/Kindergarten Teacher, where your passion for teaching can truly make a difference! This role at a top-performing charter school emphasizes creativity and student engagement, allowing you to bring the curriculum to life. You'll be part of a vibrant community dedicated to fostering social-emotional development and academic excellence. With opportunities for career advancement and a commitment to educational equity, this position offers a fulfilling path for educators who want to impact students' lives positively. If you're ready to inspire and innovate in the classroom, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Contributions

Life Insurance Options

Disability Insurance Options

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Ohio teaching license and a Bachelor's degree in education.
• Experience in urban environments and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging lesson plans tailored to student needs.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and behavior.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom Management

Differentiated Instruction

Communication Skills

Technology Integration

Record Keeping

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Active Ohio Teaching License

Job description

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified EK/Kindergarten Teacher at Northwest School of the Arts in Cleveland, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. 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:

1. Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year.
2. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
3. Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
4. Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction.
5. Manage student behavior in the classroom.
6. Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in.
7. Utilize school approved curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students.
8. Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms.
9. Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.
10. Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning.
11. Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed.
12. Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

About You:

1. Active and current state of Ohio teaching license in appropriate content area.
2. Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
3. High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to properly manage confidential information.
6. Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.).
7. Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
8. 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:

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.