Title 1 Teacher

About the role

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Title 1 Teacher at Lorain Preparatory Academy in Lorain, Ohio, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We seek teachers who are passionate about bringing the curriculum to life for each student and excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social‑emotional development. Be part of the difference at Lorain Preparatory Academy! Celebrating over 15 years of serving the Lorain community, the award‑winning public charter school offers a highly individualized college‑prep education to EK‑8th grade students. Lorain Preparatory Academy has a strong and active learning community led by dedicated, veteran staff. Lorain Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K‑12 students throughout the United States 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

Requirements

• 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

Pay

The salary range for this position is $41,500 – $51,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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