Long Term Substitute Teacher

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Long Term Substitute Teacher at Cornerstone Academy in Westerville, Ohio. The award‑winning, top‑performing charter school serves Northeast Columbus communities with a well‑rounded, college‑prep education that emphasizes art, music, and STEM. Cornerstone Academy offers a full K‑12 experience, a wide range of specialty classes, clubs, sports, and activities, and is known for its nurturing teachers and staff. ACCEL Schools is an established network of public charter schools serving K‑12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity

The Teacher will prepare and deliver lesson plans, differentiate instruction, maintain accurate student records, and utilize research‑based best practices. The role includes managing classroom behavior, creating a positive learning environment, implementing culturally responsive curricula, communicating with families, incorporating technology, and collaborating with colleagues on non‑instructional activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans, modifying them as needed throughout 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 student learning.
• Utilize school‑approved curricula that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Implement school‑wide culture expectations and norms.
• Communicate and meet with families regarding academic and social‑emotional growth.
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning.
• Participate in 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 the appropriate content area.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Ability 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.

Skills

• High level of comfort working in a growth‑focused coaching environment with frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to properly manage confidential information.

Compensation

This position is paid at a daily rate of $130 per day. Factors that may affect starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Career benefits – keep growing.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and its network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals.

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder. ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high‑performing public charter schools serving PK‑12 students. The organization advocates for school choice and works to address educational inequities across urban, suburban, and rural communities, offering innovative models such as career‑technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more.