6th-12th Science Teacher

About the role

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 6th-12th Science Teacher at Thompson School for Girls in Cleveland, Ohio, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We seek teachers passionate about bringing the curriculum to life and creating a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social‑emotional development. Thompson School for Girls serves EK‑11 grades in a nurturing, all‑girls environment that cultivates confidence, leadership, and academic excellence. It is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of 80+ high‑performing public charter schools serving PK‑12 students nationwide 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

Qualifications

• 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

• 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
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary long‑term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

Pay

The salary range for this position is $41,000 – $50,500. Starting pay within this range may be affected by geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.