5th/6th Grade Math/Science Teacher

About the Role

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 5th/6th Grade Math/Science Teacher at West Park Bilingual Academy in Cleveland, Ohio, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We seek teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student and excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

West Park Bilingual Academy, located in the Bellaire-Puritas community, serves families throughout West Cleveland with a college prep program emphasizing hands-on, project-based learning and bilingual instruction. Founded in 2013, the school prioritizes students' social and emotional well-being and offers community partnerships and a specialized, dedicated school staff. The close-knit learning community embraces core values: Community, Integrity, Resilience, and Excellence. West Park Bilingual Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

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 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $41,000 - 50,500. 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 – Time & Peace of Mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health Benefits – Stay Well & Thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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