K-3 Teacher (2023-2024 School Year) Job at Akron Preparatory School

Akron Preparatory School Akron, OH 44305

Akron Preparatory School is seeking full-time Kindergarten through Third Grade Teachers for the 2023-2024 school year on our K-8 campus. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. Under the direction of the principal, the teachers will maintain a quality elementary program for students. The ideal candidates will possess the qualities needed to create a class environment that engenders rigorous learning and academic growth for all students. Belief and alignment with our mission that all students are college-bound are a must.

With a network of 50 charter schools and growing, ACCEL Schools employs a diverse staff of passionate administrators and educators who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We work tirelessly to raise student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while committed to participating in ongoing professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset.

Responsibilities:

  • Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals.
  • Deliver highly effective daily lessons based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices.
  • Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction.
  • Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students.
  • Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond.
  • Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.
  • Incorporate 21st century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings.
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Current state teaching license in appropriate content area
  • Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
  • Preferred two years’ experience teaching
  • High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
  • High quality written and verbal communication skills
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook
  • Ability to properly manage confidential information
  • Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at a time
  • Ability to supervise students in all school settings, including in a classroom, on playground or in another play setting, in a meal room, and/or transitioning between any of these settings
  • Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
  • Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred

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, bonafide occupational qualification exists.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location




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