Fourth-Grade Teacher — I Promise Program (Urban Education)

Akron Public Schools; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Public Schools - I Promise School in Akron, Ohio seeks a Fourth Grade Teacher to join the I Promise program for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires active teaching certification in Ohio and alignment with the LJFF philosophy, with duties including instruction planning, collaboration with staff, and engagement with community partners.

The position reports to the building principal and offers a starting salary of $48,967.10 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• The applicant must have a valid teaching certification/licensure in the state of Ohio and one or more of the following.
• 1-8 teaching certificate
• 4-9 Licensure
• 4-5 Endorsement
• Commitment to the LJFF I Promise Philosophy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Participate in staff and curriculum development
• Use of creative and innovative technology for teaching and learning in the classroom
• Use of data to make decisions regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment;
• Interact with school, partners and community to enhance student learning
• Work in teams and participate in professional learning communities

Responsibilities

• Be flexible, resourceful and innovative while effectively managing the design and execution of learning experiences, both formal and informal.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Use evidence-based and best practices to inform instruction and to work with colleagues.
• Work collaboratively to improve instruction and learning while sharing the responsibility for outcomes with school and community.

Skills

Teaching certification/licensure Ohio

1-8 teaching certificate

4-9 Licensure

4-5 Endorsement

Commitment to LJFF I Promise

Verbal and written communication

Staff and curriculum development

Use of educational technology

Use of data for decisions

Interact with school and community

Teamwork and PLC participation

Job description

Akron Public Schools - I Promise School in Akron, Ohio seeks a Fourth Grade Teacher to join the I Promise program for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires active teaching certification in Ohio and alignment with the LJFF philosophy, with duties including instruction planning, collaboration with staff, and engagement with community partners.

The position reports to the building principal and offers a starting salary of $48,967.10 with a comprehensive benefits package.