Constellation Schools - K-3rd Grade Teacher

Constellation Schools - K-3rd Grade Teacher (Parma)

About the Team

Constellation Schools are seeking a highly qualified K-3rd Grade Teacher in Parma, Ohio, who is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are looking for teachers who are passionate about bringing the curriculum to life for each student and who create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social‑emotional development.

About the Opportunity:

Responsibilities of the Elementary School Teacher include:

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans and modify them throughout the school year as needed
• 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
• 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 about 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

About You:

• Active and current Ohio teaching license in the appropriate content area
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
• Comfortable 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

About Us:

History

Founded in 2001, Constellation Schools grew out of a community’s desire to offer an educational choice that balances academic achievement with life skills, character education, and social‑emotional learning. Over the years, Constellation Schools has received many awards, including the U.S. Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon award and multiple School of Promise and Momentum awards from the Ohio Department of Education. Today, Constellation Schools comprises 15 learning communities operated by ACCEL Schools, one of the nation’s leading charter school management companies.

Mission & Vision

Constellation Schools provide every child with an opportunity to obtain an excellent education built on a foundation of character education for lifelong success.

• Exceptional learning communities characterized by high expectations and academic excellence
• Teachers are inspiring, compassionate, and committed to the success of every student
• Students are actively engaged lifelong global learners on the path to becoming responsible, compassionate, and involved world citizens

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $38,500–$48,000. 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)
• Voluntary short‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary long‑term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.