At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire young minds by delivering engaging lesson plans and fostering a positive classroom environment.
- Company: Join Sheffield Academy, a vibrant charter school dedicated to holistic student development.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on closing educational gaps and promoting inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive and innovative environment.
- Qualifications: Must hold an active Ohio teaching license and have a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 41000 - 50500 £ per year.
ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 1st Grade Teacher at Sheffield Academy in Sheffield, 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 prioritises student learning and social-emotional development. Be part of the difference at Sheffield Academy!
Founded in 2022, Sheffield Academy is a public charter school for EK-8th grade students that combines competitive sport training with accredited academics. The school day is packed full of academic, athletic, and life skills learning. Students focus on core academic subjects in the mornings, dedicating their afternoons to fitness and special interests like competitive sports and extracurriculars.
About the Opportunity:
- Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year
- Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
- Utilise research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
- Manage student behaviour in the classroom
- Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
- Utilise 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
About You:
- 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
About Us: “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 proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialise in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognised and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.
We offer the following benefits:
- The salary range for this position is $41,000 - 50,500. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
- 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
1st Grade Teacher employer: ACCEL Schools
ACCEL Schools is an exceptional employer for educators, offering a supportive work culture that values passion and dedication to student learning. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, our Daily Substitute Teachers benefit from competitive daily compensation, opportunities for professional growth within our extensive network, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in urban classrooms. Join us to be part of a community that prioritises engaging learning experiences and fosters career advancement.
