ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Middle School Science Teacher at Eastland Preparatory Academy located in Columbus, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student. We want our teachers to be excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Founded in 2014, ACCEL Schools is a K-12 public charter school management organization (CMO) across the United States. We manage a network of over 60 charter schools within Ohio and surrounding states. Eastland Preparatory Academy-Home of the Panthers-is a tuition-free community school serving students in East Columbus. Highly rated by the Ohio Department of Education, the K-10 school provides a standards-based curriculum enriched with education technology to accelerate student learning and readiness. A fully certified and licensed faculty promotes a culture of high expectations where students can grow academically as well as socially and emotionally. Students refine 21st-century skills of collaboration, problem-solving, and teamwork by participating in athletics and extracurricular activities including Volleyball, Football, Track, Dance, and Poetry Club. As a community-centered school, Eastland Preparatory Academy builds strong relationships with our families, neighbors, and community organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year
• Work directly with all middle school staff members
• 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 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

Qualifications:

• Active and current state teaching license in Science
• 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

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary based on previous experience and education
• Benefit packages including medical, dental and vision - effective the first of the month following date of hire
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Eligible to participate in applicable retirement plan (STRS or SERS), with company contribution
• Company paid basic term life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Additional basic life/AD&D insurance and whole life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Travel Assistance Program
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Bonuses and stipend opportunities
• Annual compensation adjustments
• Employee development and leadership opportunities

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