5th Grade Teacher

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 5th Grade Teacher at Western Toledo Preparatory Academy at Spring Meadows in Toledo, Ohio, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We seek teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life and creating a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Be part of the difference at Western Toledo Preparatory Academy at Spring Meadows. This satellite campus of the award-winning Western Toledo Preparatory Academy serves EK-8th grade students with a well-rounded, college prep education. Western Toledo Preparatory Academy at Spring Meadows is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K-12 students since 2014.

Responsibilities of the Teacher include:

• 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 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and reflect the diverse values of the communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more.

We have been recognized for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $39,500 - 49,000. 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 network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

It is ACCEL Schools’ policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on protected characteristics, including race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification exists.