Elementary Teacher; Grades K-4

join to apply for the 2025-26 elementary teacher (grades k-4) role at breakthrough public schools

breakthrough public schools (bps) is seeking elementary teachers (grades k-4) 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.
• design and effectively deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction which reflects observations and goals of individual children.
• establish a classroom culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students.
• 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.
• facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress.
• keep the classroom environment organized, attractive and safe.
• interact frequently and respectfully with students.

• education
  bachelor’s degree required
• experience
  2 years of teaching experience preferred; experience in urban settings strongly preferred
• licensure and certification
  valid ohio teaching license or in the process of obtaining one (including professional 5 year license and resident educator licenses). Substitute licenses will be accepted, but compensated on the sub licensure pay scale
• technical skills and knowledge
  passionate about urban education and the mission; highly qualified in the content area and/or grade level; uses data to drive instruction; maintains a professional attitude; receptive to feedback and professional growth; strong work ethic; highly organized; proficient in microsoft applications and google sheets; excellent communication; self-motivated; ability to meet deadlines and work independently; maintains professional appearance and demeanor; able to work as a team member and foster collaboration

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.

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