8th Grade ELA Teacher

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ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 6-8th Grade ELA Teacher at Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy (EPPA) in Kearneysville, WV. The academy is a public charter school dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We seek teachers who are passionate, dedicated, and excited to bring the curriculum to life for each student while creating a positive, student‑centered classroom environment that prioritizes learning and social‑emotional development.

Located on a 30‑acre rural campus in Jefferson County, EPPA serves PK‑8th grade students and is one of the first charter schools to open in West Virginia. As part of the ACCEL network, the academy offers a highly individualized college‑prep learning environment with small class sizes, fully certified faculty, and strong support from parents and the community.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 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 West Virginia teaching license in the 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

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high‑performing public charter schools serving PK‑12 students. We advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and reflect the unique values of many urban, suburban, and rural communities.

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 strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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