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5-8th Grade ELA Teacher

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At a Glance

Location
East Academy
Posted
2026-02-09T13:07:01-05:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Education

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

edical, dental, and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary s

Requirements

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.)

Compensation & Benefits

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.

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)

Responsibilities

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

Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 5-8th Grade ELA Teacher at East 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. We want our teachers to be excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Be part of the difference at East Academy! Founded in 2013, East Academy is a public charter school serving EK-8th grade students in the South Collinwood community. Students benefit from a wide array of specialty subjects, extracurriculars, and sports. The school’s experienced administration and caring teachers create a positive school culture. East participates in community partnerships with the Cleveland Food Bank and Cleveland Cavaliers. East Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Company

“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.