Middle School Science/Social Studies Teacher

Join the Riverside Family as an Middle School Science/Social Studies Teacher in Cincinnati, Ohio and love what you do daily!

"We believe every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances."-Ron Packard, CEO and founder.

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Middle School Science/Social Studies teacher at Riverside in Cincinnati, Ohio, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students.Be part of the difference at Riverside Academy! Located near the Ohio River and Embshoff Woods Nature Preserve, Riverside Academy has served the westside community of Cincinnati since 2003. At Riverside, we offer EK-8th grade students a well-rounded, college-prep education that features a hands-on, social-emotional learning approach. Known for its close-knit learning environment and nurturing teachers and staff, Riverside fosters strong partnerships within the community.

Riverside Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014. Learn more about ACCEL and Riverside Prep Academy by visiting our websites!

About the Opportunity:

Responsibilities of the Teacher include to-

• 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 reflects 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

About You:

• 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.)

• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

• Experience working within an urban environment

We offer the following benefits:

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

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