K-5th Grade Teacher - SY 25-26

ACCEL Schools; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an award-winning public charter school, where you will inspire K-5th grade students through innovative teaching methods. This role involves preparing engaging lesson plans, fostering a positive learning environment, and collaborating with families to support student growth. As part of a respected network of schools, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while enjoying career advancement opportunities. This is a chance to be part of a mission-driven organization that values educational equity and student success.

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary short-term disability insurance

Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Active Ohio teaching license required.
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans while adapting to student needs.
• Create a positive classroom environment and manage student behavior.
• Communicate with families regarding student progress.

Skills

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Instruction Differentiation

Technology Integration

Record Keeping

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

ACCEL Schools is hiring highly qualified K-5th Grade Teachers at Niles Preparatory Academy in Niles, 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 Niles Preparatory Academy! Serving EK-6th grade students from Trumbull County and the Greater Mahoning Valley, Niles Prep is an award-winning public charter school. The #7 ranked Ohio charter school offers a college prep program emphasizing hands-on, project-based learning, and character education. The school is known for its nurturing teachers, small group learning, and culture of high expectations. Niles Preparatory Academy 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:

• 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:

“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 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.