Description
We are seeking a highly qualified 5th Grade Teacher at Toledo Preparatory Academy in Toledo, Ohio. As a teacher, you will be responsible for providing a superior education for all students. Your goal will be to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.
Responsibilities of the Teacher include:
- Preparing and delivering lesson plans with the ability to modify them during the school year
- Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Maintaining accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
- Utilizing research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
- Managing student behavior in the classroom
- Creating a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
- Utilizing school-approved curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
- Implementing school-wide culture expectations and norms
- Communicating and meeting with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
- Incorporating technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
- Participating in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed
- Collaborating and communicating effectively with colleagues
Requirements:
- Active and current state of Ohio teaching license in the appropriate content area
- Bachelor's degree in education or a 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
- Ability 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
Benefits:
- Salary range: $39,000 - $48,500
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance