3rd Grade Teacher

Overview

ACCEL Schools is hiring a 3rd Grade Teacher at Columbus Bilingual West in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. The teacher will create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development and will bring the curriculum to life for each student.

Serving EK-6th grade students, Columbus Bilingual West is a language-rich learning community with daily Spanish instruction and immersive cultural experiences. ACCEL Schools has operated a network of public charter schools serving K-12 students since 2014.

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify 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 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
• 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
• Ability 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 birthplace or circumstances. ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We advocate for school choice and address educational inequities. Our schools offer innovative models including bilingual programming and career-technical education, and we are recognized for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $41,000 - 49,000. Factors affecting starting pay may include geography/market, 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 Benefits – keep growing

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

ACCEL Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, age, military/veteran status, marital status, gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, or other protected statuses. Reasonable accommodations are provided as required.