1st/2nd Grade Teacher

About The Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 1st/2nd Grade Teacher at North Columbus Preparatory Academy in Columbus, Ohio. The school provides a college prep program focused on hands-on, project-based learning and character education. Founded in 2019, North Columbus Preparatory Academy serves Linden and surrounding neighborhoods.

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
• Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
• 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

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
• Able to properly manage confidential information
• Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
• Able 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.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $38,000 - 47,500. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Life benefits

• Paid time off
• Retail retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits

• 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.