3rd Grade Teacher Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School - Lower Campus

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 3rd Grade Teacher at Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School in Cleveland, Ohio dedicated to providing superior education for all students. We are seeking teachers who are passionate about bringing the curriculum to life for each student and excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social‑emotional development.

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans, modifying them as needed during the school year
• Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student 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
• Use 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 their child’s academic and social‑emotional growth
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
• Participate in 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 related field
• High 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 manage confidential information properly
• Capability 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: $40,000 – $50,000. Starting pay may vary based on geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• 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 – keep growing

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

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