8th Grade ELA Teacher

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ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 6-8th Grade ELA Teacher at Riverside Academy in Cincinnati, 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 Riverside Academy! Located near the Ohio River and Embshoff Woods Nature Preserve, Riverside Academy has served the westside community of Cincinnati since 2003. The public charter school offers EK‑8th grade students a well‑rounded, college‑prep education featuring a hands‑on, social‑emotional learning approach. Known for its close‑knit learning environment and nurturing teachers and staff, Riverside fosters strong partnerships within the community.

Riverside Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K‑12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

• 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

• 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

“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, virtual, and hybrid 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, authorize rs, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under‑resourced communities.

Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $44,500–54,000. 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)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

• Medical, dental, and vision…