Fine Arts Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified Fine Arts Teacher in Cleveland, Ohio for our University of Cleveland Prep School that are dedicated to providing a superior education for all students.We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Be part of the difference at University of Cleveland Preparatory School! Located in Asiatown, University of Cleveland Preparatory School (UCP) is a public charter school serving EK-8 students in central and downtown Cleveland. Founded in 2011, the school provides a college prep curriculum with CTE, arts, and tech specialty classes. The spacious campus is just minutes away from Cleveland State University and has strong ties to the community. UCP is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity :

Qualities and duties include to-

Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals.

Deliver highly effective daily lessons based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices.

Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.

Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction.

Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students.

Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.

Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond.

Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.

Incorporate 21st century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings.

Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips

Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues.

Perform other duties as assigned

About You :

Current state teaching license holder in appropriate content area

Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards

Preferred two years' experience teaching

High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.

High quality written and verbal communication skills

High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook

Ability to properly manage confidential information

Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at a time

Ability to supervise students in all school settings, including in a classroom, on playground or in another play setting, in a meal room, and / or transitioning between any of these settings

Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred

About Us

"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 proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural 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, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits :

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $37,000 - 50,000. 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 strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and / or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.