Building Substitute

overview

breakthrough public schools (bps) is seeking building substitutes for the 2025-26 school year. Teaching at breakthrough public schools is a rewarding experience where dedicated staff work to impact more than 3,000 students across 10, tuition-free, schools serving grades k-8. Breakthrough has been recognized as the top-performing network of k-8 charter schools in cleveland, honored by local, state, and national organizations for excellence in teaching, leadership, and student achievement.

Each day we continue our mission to build equitable, anti-racist environments and cultures in our schools where scholars and adults can grow and thrive. We provide opportunities for educators to grow as professionals and build leadership skills to expand their impact in the classroom, within their school, or in the breakthrough network.

• support the school’s mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians and coworkers.
• interact frequently and respectfully with children.
• deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction which reflects observations and goals of individual children.
• establish a classroom culture of high expectations and no excuses that includes college preparation for all children.
• work with the faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of instruction and assessment.
• share best practices with other teachers and collaborate with them to improve instructional and assessment practices.
• keep the classroom environment organized, attractive and safe.
• other duties may be assigned.

• bachelor’s degree preferred
• high school diploma accepted

• valid oh substitute teaching certificate/license or must be in the process of obtaining a valid oh substitute teaching certificate/license in subject area to be taught

• passionate about urban education and our mission
• highly qualified in content area and/or grade level
• maintain a professional and no excuses attitude
• receptive to feedback and desire to grow professionally
• has the work ethic and desire to go above and beyond
• highly organized

performs work in an office setting with moderate levels of noise, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion using computers and phones, with exposure to fluorescent lighting

disclaimer: the information outlined in this job posting indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.

breakthrough public schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.

any person who knowingly makes a false statement is guilty of falisifcation under section 2921.13 of the revised code, which is a misdemeanor of the first degree

• entry level

• full-time

• education and training

• education administration programs