1st Grade Teacher - SY 26-27 at ACCEL Schools · Eastland…

Summary: ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 1st Grade Teacher at Eastland Preparatory Academy in Columbus, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. The role involves preparing lesson plans, differentiating instruction, and creating a positive classroom environment to support student learning and development. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Ohio teaching license, Lesson planning, Differentiated instruction, Student progress record keeping, Classroom behavior management, Use of educational technology Benefits: 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, Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals