High School ELA Teacher

At Career Prep schools we make a generational change by caring enough about each student to give them a personal, career-focused graduation plan and then helping them every step of the way to achieve their dreams. We have life‑changing goals and need dedicated, passionate people throughout Ohio to help us reach them.

Career Prep schools provide high school students with an alternative education option designed to help every student succeed. We are built for every type of learner, regardless of academic or career goals, and we offer a flexible schedule and personalized supports.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location:

North Woods Career Prep – Fusion Campus

Req Number: INS-26-00049

• A Mentor, Not Just an Instructor:
  You have moved past the "sage on the stage" model. You understand that your role is to guide students toward resources—AI tutors, frameworks, and tools—rather than just delivering lectures.
• Empathetic and Resilient:
  You recognize that behavior is communication. You don't see a "difficult" student; you see a young person whose basic needs might not be met, and you possess the radical empathy required to build a bridge to them.
• An Instructional Pioneer:
  You are eager to be part of developing a better instructional model. You believe that student learning, practical skill‑building, and character development must be at the very center of every educational experience.
• Tech‑Fluent:
  You aren't intimidated by new technology. You see a new AI tool and immediately think, "How can this help my students learn better or faster?" and you can master new platforms in a matter of days.
• A Lifelong Learner:
  You are a voracious learner, constantly seeking new ways to refine your craft through reading, podcasts, or professional collaboration.
• A Culture Builder:
  You are mission‑driven. Our values—Growth, Excellence, Integrity, Service, Teamwork—resonate with you, and you work with others to exemplify them, showing up for your team and students with consistent energy and the belief that every student can create their future.
• Organized and Action‑Oriented:
  You manage classroom administration, testing coordination, and data entry without losing sight of the human being in front of you.

We are a network of dropout‑prevention and recovery charter high schools in Ohio, committed to empowering others to achieve their full potential. We give students the tools, resources, and vision needed to become the best version of themselves. By blending academics, career readiness, and wraparound services that meet the needs of the whole student, we serve and become a pillar in the communities we serve.

• Facilitate a personalized learning environment where students take ownership of their pace and progress.
• Direct students to appropriate academic resources, including AI tutors and intervention programs, teaching them how to find answers independently.
• Conduct bi‑weekly 1‑1 mentoring sessions to provide feedback on academic progress, attitude, and behavioral growth.
• Implement trauma‑informed principles and restorative justice practices daily, including private redirection.
• Assist in proactive outreach—phone calls, texts, and home visits—to re‑engage students who have disengaged.

• Coordinate and proctor state‑approved assessments, including Ohio End‑of‑Course (EOC) exams and STAR testing.
• Monitor student credit completion and intervene early when a student falls behind their graduation plan.
• Maintain accurate records in Google Workspace and other school systems to ensure data integrity for state reporting.

• Actively participate in GEIST Councils and school‑wide events to build a sense of belonging for students.
• Collaborate with Success Coaches and Family Advocates to provide wraparound support for students facing external barriers.
• Contribute to a "Ship Shape" campus by maintaining…