1st Grade Teacher - SY Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 1st Grade Teacher at Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role focuses on delivering a superior education for all students through engaging curriculum and fostering a positive classroom environment that prioritizes learning and social‑emotional development.

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans, modifying them as needed 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 learning.
• Use school‑approved curricula that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Implement school‑wide culture expectations and norms.
• Communicate with families about their child’s academic and social‑emotional growth.
• 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 the appropriate content area.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Comfortable working in a growth‑focused coaching environment with frequent observations, debriefs, actions plans, and progress monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information appropriately.
• Capability to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (e.g., playground, cafeteria).
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience working within an urban environment.

Compensation

Salary range: $44,000 – $53,500. Pay may vary based on geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Life Benefits

• 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 Benefits

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

ACCEL Schools abides by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partnership, familial status, gender identity or expression, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.