K-5th Grade Teacher - SY 25-26

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate K-5th Grade Teachers for the upcoming school year in Cleveland. This role emphasizes creating an engaging and positive classroom environment while focusing on student learning and social-emotional development. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in education and an active Ohio teaching license. Join a network of high-performing charter schools dedicated to educational equity and innovation, where your contributions can make a significant impact on students' lives. Embrace a career with opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance options

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

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 lesson plans, adapting as necessary throughout the year.
• Create a positive classroom environment and manage student behavior effectively.

Skills

Classroom Management

Differentiated Instruction

Communication Skills

Technology Integration

Record Keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Active Ohio teaching license

Tools

Educational Technology

Job description

ACCEL Schools is hiring highly qualified K-5th Grade Teachers 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.

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.