Elementary School Teacher; Grades K-5

The Organization

For over 55 years, Urban Community School (UCS) has served Cleveland's children by providing an individualized, innovative, and challenging education. Rooted in the Ursuline Sisters' tradition of faith, character, and educational excellence, UCS engages our faculty, families, and community partners in the successful whole child development of students. Serving nearly 800 children from 6 weeks old through 8th grade, the school uses restorative practices and conscious discipline to foster growth and community.

Accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS), UCS enrolls a student body in which seventy‑six percent of families are economically disadvantaged.

Our growing 15‑acre campus in the Ohio City neighborhood is home to a vibrant mix of facilities and partners. The Roundstone Athletic Center features the Glick Family Fieldhouse and the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. The campus also hosts The Metro Health System, House of Champions, Urban Squash Cleveland, USA Lacrosse, Re:

Source Cleveland, and Facing History and Ourselves. Outdoor spaces include Doyle Field, a new Little League field, along with a sports mini‑pitch, lacrosse field, basketball court, three playgrounds, and a learning garden.

UCS is a recipient of the 2022 Top Workplace Award from The Plain Dealer, which is based solely on employee feedback. UCS has also been recognized as one of Cleveland's City Champions by The Plain Dealer, a National Green Ribbon School for Environmental Practices and Learning Model, and a School of Excellence by the Cleveland Foundation and The George Gund Foundation.

• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction, which reflects the school's approach to whole child development (grade level assignment to be determined at discretion of administration).
• Develop and implement rigorous unit and lesson plans with clear objectives aligned to the school's emphasis on Intellectual Preparation (IP).
• Build strong relationships with students, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Maintain consistent, proactive communication with parents/caregivers regarding student progress and development.
• Develop a culture of achievement that is aligned to the mission and values of the school.
• Actively reflect on areas of strength and growth, using qualitative and quantitative data to drive instruction and decision making.
• Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and support staff to strengthen instruction and meet the needs of all learners.
• Demonstrate a commitment to innovation.
• Participate actively in professional development, team planning, and school community events.
• Integrate relevant technology and instructional tools to strengthen teaching and learning.

• Demonstrates a strong passion for and alignment with the mission of UCS, actively incorporating the organization's values into daily work and decision‑making.
• Student‑centered instructional approach, using qualitative and quantitative evidence to inform instructional decisions, differentiate learning, and support continuous student growth.
• Excels at building relationships with various stakeholders including students, caregivers, and educators.
• Demonstrates exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self‑starter with ability to work independently and with a team.
• Applies superb judgment and maintains confidentiality.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Organized.
• Flexible and willing to make adjustments based on the needs of the school.
• Reflective with a strong desire to learn and grow.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Valid Ohio teaching certificate/license or must be in the process of obtaining a valid Ohio teaching certificate/license in the subject area to be taught.
• Google Certified Educator preferred.

• Prolonged periods of standing and moving throughout classrooms, hallways, and throughout buildings on campus.
• Occasional stair climbing in a two‑story building.
• Periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• FBI/BCI background check required.

• Salary commensurate with experience…