5th Grade Science Teacher

Overview

Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences Academy (CASSA) is a public charter school serving K-8 in Cleveland, Ohio. ACCEL Schools is hiring a 4/5th Grade Science Teacher at Cleveland Art & Social Sciences Academy dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. The role focuses on delivering an engaging science curriculum, supporting student learning, and fostering a positive classroom environment that prioritizes social-emotional development.

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the 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 state of 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

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

The compensation and benefits package includes:

• Salary range: $40,000.; starting pay may vary based on geography, skills, education, experience and other qualifications
• 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 advancement opportunities within Accel Schools and network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

It is the policy of ACCEL Schools to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on protected statuses. We do not discriminate on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, disability, age, military status, veteran status, marital status, gender identity or expression, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, except where allowed by law.

Interested candidates should apply through the ACCEL Schools careers portal. This job description reflects the current requirements; it may be subject to modification or clarification as needed.