Spanish Teacher

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Spanish Teacher for West Park Bilingual Academy in Cleveland, Ohio. The academy serves families throughout West Cleveland with a college‑prep program emphasizing hands‑on, project‑based learning and bilingual instruction. The school prioritizes students’ social and emotional well‑being, community partnerships, and a close‑knit learning environment built on the core values of Community, Integrity, Resilience, and Excellence.

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 learning.
• Use school‑approved curricula that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Implement school‑wide culture expectations and norms.
• Communicate and meet with families regarding each child’s academic and social‑emotional growth.
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning.
• Participate in planning and implementing non‑instructional activities as needed.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active and current Ohio teaching license in the appropriate content area.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• 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 manage confidential information appropriately.
• Capability to supervise students of various ages in different settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.).
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience working within an urban environment.

Benefits

• Life 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.
• Health benefits – medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, voluntary short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Career benefits – advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and a network of 4,000+ educators and professionals.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $41,000 – $50,500, with the exact starting pay influenced by geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.