CASSA - Art Teacher

Overview

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Art Teacher at Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences Academy in Cleveland, 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 and creating a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Be part of the difference at Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences Academy (CASSA)! Serving the Buckeye-Shaker community and surrounding neighborhoods, CASSA is a public charter school offering a hands-on college prep curriculum that emphasizes the arts and humanities. The school provides small group learning, educational technology, and a wide range of specialty classes. The EK-8 campus features a positive school culture with many campus events and activities.

CASSA is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K-12 students 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 advocate for school choice and address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and reflect the values of the 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, and bilingual programming.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $40,000.00–$49,500.00. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• 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

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, disability, age, military status, veteran status, marital status, civil union status, gender identity or expression, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.