4th Grade

4th Grade Teacher – Cornerstone Academy (Westerville, Ohio)

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 4th grade teacher at Cornerstone Academy in Westerville, Ohio who is passionate about bringing the curriculum to life and creating a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social‑emotional development.

• 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

• Active and current state of Ohio teaching license in the appropriate content area
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a 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
• 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

Salary range: $48,000 - $57,500. Factors that may affect starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Life benefits:
Paid time off, Retirement contributions, Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Voluntary life insurance, Voluntary short‑term disability insurance, Voluntary long‑term disability insurance.

Career benefits:
Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our network of over 4,000 instructors and education professionals.

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