5th-8th Grade Science Teacher

About the School

Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School, founded in 2010, is the only public charter school in Cleveland offering a continuous EK-12 college prep education. Located in the Tremont neighborhood, the school features separate K-8 and high school buildings with extensive educational facilities. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally through nurturing teachers, specialty classes, and a focus on social-emotional wellbeing. Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K-12 students across 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

About ACCEL Schools

ACCEL Schools is a network of over 80 high-performing public charter schools serving PK-12 students. The organization advocates for school choice and works to address educational inequities throughout the United States. ACCEL Schools serve diverse communities with inclusive and innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, and bilingual programming. The network is recognized for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

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)
  • 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 its network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

Pay

The salary range for this position is $40,000 - $50,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.