Elementary School Teacher 4th & 5th Grade (4/5)

Birch Agency; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Agency in Cleveland, OH is seeking a dedicated Elementary School Teacher for 4th & 5th grade, full-time contract for the 2026-2027 school year. You will plan and deliver standards-aligned lessons across reading, writing, math, science and social studies, with differentiation to meet diverse learners.

Candidates must hold a valid Ohio teaching license (or substitute license) or be eligible to renew. Prior elementary classroom experience and knowledge of Ohio Learning Standards are

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio teaching license or substitute license, or the ability to renew existing license.
• Prior elementary classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Ohio Learning Standards for elementary education preferred.
• Experience teaching multiple subjects across grades K–5 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned lessons for 4th and 5th Grade students.
• Teach core subjects including reading, writing, ELA, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Differentiate instruction to address diverse learners across both grades.
• Promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment with effective classroom management.
• Track student progress and provide feedback to support academic achievement.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Education

Ohio teaching license

Substitute teaching license

License renewal eligibility

Job description

Elementary School Teacher 4th & 5th Grade (4/5)

Location: Cleveland, OH

Position Type: Full-Time, Contract

Schedule: Monday Friday, 7: 00 AM 3: 30 PM

Pay: Based on experience

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned lessons for 4th and 5th Grade students.
• Teach core subjects, including reading, writing, English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Differentiate instruction to address the needs of students across both grade levels.
• Promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment with effective classroom management.
• Track student progress and provide feedback to support academic achievement.

Schedule & Classroom Details

• Monday Friday, 7: 00 AM 3: 30 PM.
• Approximately 12 students in the classroom.
• Dedicated 30-minute lunch break and 30-minute planning period.
• Mandatory professional development days, typically 8: 00 AM 4: 00 PM.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio teaching license or applicable substitute teaching license, or the ability to renew an existing license, as appropriate for the position.
• Previous elementary classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Ohio Learning Standards for elementary education preferred.
• Experience teaching multiple subjects across grades K 5 is a plus.

Why Join Birch Agency?

Competitive compensation based on experience. Small classroom setting with opportunities for individualized instruction. Opportunity to help students grow academically and prepare for middle school. Full-time opportunity for the 2026 2027 school year.