Teacher

Essential Functions

• Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians, and coworkers.
• Design and effectively deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction which reflects observations and goals of individual children.
• Establish a classroom culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students.
• Work with the faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of instruction and assessment.
• Share best practices with other teachers and collaborate with them to improve instructional and assessment practices.
• Facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience: 2 years of teaching experience preferred. Experience in urban setting strongly preferred.
• Licensure and Certification(s): Valid Ohio teaching license or in the process of obtaining a valid Ohio teaching license (including Professional 5 year license and Resident Educator Licenses). Substitute Licenses will be accepted, but will be compensated on our sub licensure pay scale.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Passionate about urban education and our mission.
• Highly qualified in the content area and/or grade level.
• Uses data to drive instruction.
• Maintain a professional attitude.
• Receptive to feedback and desire to grow professionally.
• Has the work ethic and desire to go above and beyond.
• Highly organized.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and Google Sheets.
• Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills with varied audiences.
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines, problem-solve, and work independently.
• Respected presence and ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Demonstrate ability to work as a team member and foster collaboration.

Benefits

• Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience.
• Breakthrough Schools offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision, life and disability coverage.
• Employees are also required to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).
• Breakthrough Schools offers Medical, Dental, Vision benefits to all full-time employees.
• We also provide Paid Life, STD, LTD, Supplemental Life Insurance. Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account and an Employee Assistance Program.
• We have an exciting holiday and paid time off offering, we also offer training and development opportunities including but not limited to personal development, professional development, and team development opportunities.