Long Term Substitute Teacher

ACCEL Schools; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Youngstown Academy of Excellence in Youngstown, Ohio. The role involves delivering engaging lessons, differentiating instruction, and maintaining student progress records to support academic and social‑emotional growth.

The candidate must hold an active Ohio teaching license, possess a Bachelor's in education or related field, and be comfortable in a growth‑oriented coaching environment with frequent observations and progress

Qualifications

• Active and current state of Ohio teaching license in appropriate content area.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience working within an urban environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 reflecting diverse backgrounds.
• Communicate and meet with families regarding academic and social‑emotional growth.
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Background checks

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Long Term Substitute Teacher at Youngstown Academy of Excellence in Youngstown, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. 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 Youngstown Academy of Excellence! Founded in 2005, Youngstown Academy of Excellence (YAE) serves EK‑8th grade students in the Greater Mahoning Valley. The award‑winning school provides well‑rounded, college prep education featuring daily Spanish instruction, STEM, and career readiness. The campus supports learning and overall wellness with features such as a climbing wall, gym, and playground. Youngstown Academy of Excellence 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:

• 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, and virtual 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:

Compensation

This position is paid at a daily rate of $130 per day. Factors which may affect starting pay may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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.