2nd Grade Teacher - Arts-Integrated & Growth-Focused

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 2nd Grade Teacher at Northwest School of the Arts in Cleveland, 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. Be part of the difference at Northwest School of the Arts! Serving the Edgewater community since 2004, Northwest School of the Arts is one of the top-performing academic programs in Cleveland. The award-winning public charter school provides EK-8th grade students with a well-rounded education emphasizing Arts education and project-based learning. In addition to robust arts offerings, Northwest School of the Arts is known for its vibrant campus life with after-school programming, activities, and educational field trips. Northwest School of the Arts is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014. About the Opportunity: Responsibilities of the Teacher include to- 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 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 specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities. We offer the following benefits: Compensation The salary range for this position is $40,000 - 49,500. 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

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