Drama​/Theater Teacher

About the School

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Drama/Theater Teacher at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy in Columbus, Ohio. The Academy is a public charter school serving East Columbus K-12 students with a well‑rounded, college‑prep education enriched with technology and arts instruction. The school is known for its nurturing teachers and staff and offers a wide variety of educational opportunities including College Credit Plus and Career Technical Education.

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year
• Differentiated 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 reflects 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 the appropriate content area
• Bachelor's degree in education or a 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
• 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

• Compensation The salary range for this position is $41,500 - 51,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• Life benefits Time & peace of mind:
  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.
• Health benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary short‑term disability insurance, Voluntary long‑term disability insurance.
• Career benefits Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals.

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