Kindergarten Teacher

Overview

Columbus Humanities Arts & Technology Academy (CHATA) is part of ACCEL Schools, serving K-8 students in Columbus, Ohio. The academy emphasizes humanities and arts across the curriculum and World Language instruction, with a focus on student learning and social-emotional development.

ACCEL Schools is a network of public charter schools committed to closing educational gaps and providing innovative models to diverse communities.

• 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

ACCEL Schools is a network of high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We advocate for school choice and address educational inequities in the United States. Our schools are inclusive and reflect the values of the communities we serve, offering programs such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more.

• 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 throughout ACCEL Schools and our network of instructors and education professionals

ACCEL Schools abides by federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on protected characteristics. We support an inclusive environment and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.