8th Grade Math​/Science​/Social Studies Teacher

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 7/8th Grade Math/Science/Social Studies Teacher at West Park Bilingual Academy in Cleveland, Ohio. We are committed to providing a superior education for all students and seek teachers who are passionate about bringing the curriculum to life and creating a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social‑emotional development.

Located in the Bellaire‑Puritas community, West Park Academy serves families throughout West Cleveland with a college‑prep program emphasizing hands‑on, project‑based learning and bilingual instruction. The school prioritizes students’ well‑being and offers a range of community partnerships and a dedicated staff. Our close‑knit learning community embraces the core values of Community, Integrity, Resilience, and Excellence.

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify them 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 reflect 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 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.
• 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 more than 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 reflect the diverse values of the communities we serve. We specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career‑technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more.

Salary range: $41,000.00 – $50,500.00. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography, 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 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

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