Elementary School Teacher, Primary

PRIMARY TEACHER

Students are thriving and our schools are transforming the school experience across Cleveland because: Intergenerational learning is part of everything we do, multiage classrooms of teachers and learners lead our schools, small class size allows relationships to flourish, we teach and learn in a workshop setting, and social emotional learning is at the heart of all we do!

Essential Duties + Responsibilities

• Support of the school's mission, vision, core values, goals and policies.
• Interact and communicate respectfully with all stakeholders.
• Establish a classroom culture of high expectations and compassion for all.
• Follow the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators and the Ohio Standards of the Teaching Profession.
• Lead a multiage group of students in grades K-2 using the model-adopted curriculums to guide daily instruction including: Responsive Classroom, TCRWP Reading, Writing and Phonics Units of Study, Bridges and Number Corner. 
• Implementation of the Ohio Standards of Learning in mathematics and language arts according to the provided curriculum map.
• Effectively deliver, and in some instances design, developmentally appropriate lesson plans that reflect observations and goals of individual children.
• Ensure the success of each student through clear and consistent record- keeping, differentiated instruction, and timely and specific individual feedback.
• Work with colleagues and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of instruction and assessment.
• Share best practices with other teachers and collaborate with them to improve instructional and assessment practices.
• Facilitate parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress.
• Keep the classroom environment organized and safe.
• Engage regularly in professional learning opportunities to better instruction. 
• Maintain consistent, reliable, dependable attendance and a professional attitude.
• Devote full attention and time to teaching responsibilities and such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills + Mindsets

• Passionate about urban education and our mission. 
• Intense desire to understand students and design individualized instruction. 
• Believe ALL students can learn. 
• Commitment to use data to drive instruction. 
• Willingness to learn to teach a multi-age/grade classroom using a workshop model. 
• Sees value in teaching and learning in an intergenerational environment (multi-age, community members, etc.). 
• Dedicated to culturally responsive teaching practices. 
• Receptive to feedback and desire to continuously learn and grow professionally. 
• Personable and able to build strong relationships with all stakeholders. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Education or equivalent experience. 
• Ohio Early Childhood PK-3 License or working toward licensure. 
• Experience working in schools or with students. 
• Satisfies the BCI and FBI background checks. 

Benefits + Salary

• Starting Salary Range: $43,000 - $50,000 (with licensure). 
• Comprehensive Healthcare and HSA. 
• State Retirement STRS. 
• Professional Learning includes coaching and tuition assistance. 
• Employee Assistance Program.