5th Grade Teacher

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 5th Grade 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, located in the Crystal Park neighborhood, serves EK‑8th grade students throughout Northeast Canton. The campus features a beautiful playground, cafeteria, full‑sized gym, and spacious classrooms. The small public charter school offers a well‑rounded education featuring college and career readiness plus social‑emotional learning and STEM. Wright Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K‑12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with 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 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 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

Compensation:
Salary range is $39,500‑$49,000, with factors such as geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications influencing starting pay.

Life benefits:
Paid time off, retirement contributions, optional basic life and AD&D insurance, voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child), voluntary short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.

Career benefits:
Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our network of more than 4,000 instructors and education professionals.

ACCEL Schools abides by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on protected characteristics. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.