Art Teacher Wright Preparatory Academy

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Art Teacher at Wright Preparatory Academy in Canton, Ohio, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student. We want our teachers to be excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social‑emotional development.

Wright Preparatory Academy is a small public charter school serving EK‑8th grade students throughout Northeast Canton. The campus features a beautiful playground, cafeteria, full‑sized gym, and spacious classrooms. The school offers a well‑rounded education with college and career readiness, social‑emotional learning and STEM. Wright Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K–12 students across the United States since 2014.

Responsibilities of the teacher include:

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify them 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 reflect 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 Ohio teaching license in an appropriate content area
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
• 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

Compensation – Salary range: $39,500–$49,000. Factors affecting pay may include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Voluntary short–term disability insurance
• Voluntary long–term disability insurance

• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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