4th Grade Teacher - SY

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 4th Grade Teacher at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy in Columbus, Ohio. We are looking for teachers who are passionate, dedicated, and excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social‑emotional development.

Columbus Arts & Technology Academy (CATA) is a public charter school serving K‑12 students with a well‑rounded, college‑prep education enriched with technology and arts instruction. The school is known for nurturing teachers and staff and offers College Credit Plus and Career Technical Education programs. CATA is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K‑12 students across the United States since 2014.

"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

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans, modifying them during the school year as needed.
• Differiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintain accurate 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.
• Use school‑approved curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students.
• Implement school‑wide culture expectations and norms.
• Communicate with families regarding the academic and social‑emotional growth of their child.
• 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 a related field.
• Comfort working in a growth‑focused coaching environment with frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to properly manage confidential information.
• Ability to supervise students of various ages in different school settings.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience working within an urban environment.

The salary range for this position is $41,500 – $51,000. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional basic life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary long‑term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and its network of instructors and education professionals

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