8th Grade Art Teacher; Cleveland

About the Role

Constellation Schools are seeking highly qualified 5-8th Grade Art Teachers in Cleveland, Ohio, who are dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We want teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student and excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

• 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

Founded in 2001, Constellation Schools grew out of a community s desire to offer an educational choice that balanced academic achievement with life skills, character education, and social-emotional learning. Today, Constellation Schools comprise 15 learning communities operated by ACCEL Schools, one of the nation s leading charter school management companies. Mission:
Constellation Schools provide every child an opportunity to obtain an excellent education built on a foundation of character education for lifelong success.