K-3rd Grade Teacher (Elyria)

About the role

Constellation Schools are seeking a highly qualified K-3rd Grade Teacher in Elyria, Ohio, who are 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.

Founded in 2001, Constellation Schools grew out of a community's desire to offer an educational choice that balanced academic achievement with life skills, character education, and social-emotional learning. Over the years, the network has earned the US Department of Education's Blue Ribbon award and multiple School of Promise and Momentum awards from the Ohio Department of Education. Today, Constellation Schools comprise 15 learning communities operated by ACCEL Schools, one of the nation's leading charter school management companies. The mission and vision of Constellation Schools are to provide every child an opportunity to obtain an excellent education built on a foundation of character education for lifelong success, fostering exceptional learning communities with high expectations and academic excellence, where teachers are inspiring, compassionate, and committed to every student's success, and students are engaged lifelong global learners on the path to becoming responsible, compassionate, and involved world citizens.

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
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
• Experience working within an urban environment

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to properly manage confidential information

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

Pay

The salary range for this position is $38,500-48,000.