About the Role
The 4-9th Grade Science Teacher will prepare and deliver adaptable lesson plans, differentiate instruction, maintain student records, apply research-based teaching methods, manage behavior, foster a positive classroom culture, use inclusive curricula, uphold school norms, engage families, integrate technology, participate in school activities, collaborate with colleagues, and fulfill additional assigned duties.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement lesson plans with flexibility for adjustments throughout the academic year
- Adapt teaching strategies to support diverse student learning needs
- Keep thorough and up-to-date records of each student's academic progress and development
- Apply evidence-based instructional practices in daily planning and classroom delivery
- Maintain appropriate student behavior and classroom discipline
- Foster an inclusive and encouraging learning environment
- Use school-approved curricula that reflect students' varied cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds
- Enforce school-wide behavioral and cultural expectations
- Engage with families to discuss student academic and social-emotional progress
- Integrate technology into instruction to enhance student learning
- Support the organization of non-instructional school events as required
- Work collaboratively and communicate clearly with fellow educators
- Complete additional tasks as assigned by school administration
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Voluntary life insurance coverage for employee, spouse, and child
- Reduced-cost childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- Opportunities for career growth within a network of over 4,000 education professionals
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $38,500-48,000. Factors such as geography, skills, education, experience, and qualifications may affect starting pay.
Work Arrangement
On-site — Elyria, Ohio
About the Team
The school is seeking a qualified 4-9th grade science teacher in Elyria, Ohio, committed to delivering high-quality education. Ideal candidates are passionate about making curriculum engaging and fostering a classroom culture that supports both academic achievement and social-emotional growth.
About the Opportunity
The 4-9th Grade Science Teacher will 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, and perform other duties as assigned.
About Us
Founded in 2001, the school network emerged from a community initiative to provide an educational model that combines academic rigor with character development and life skills. Recognized with awards such as the U.S. Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon and Ohio Department of Education’s School of Promise, the organization now includes 15 schools managed by a leading charter education provider. The mission is to offer every child access to an excellent education grounded in character development, preparing students to become responsible, compassionate, and globally aware citizens through high-achieving learning communities and dedicated teaching staff.
Benefits
Compensation for this role ranges from $38,500 to $48,000, with adjustments based on location, qualifications, experience, and education. Benefits include paid time off, retirement contributions, optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance, voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and child, discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies, medical, dental, and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance, and career advancement opportunities within a network of over 4,000 educators.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The organization complies with all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital or domestic partnership status, familial status, gender (including gender identity, expression, and stereotyping), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics, except where a legitimate occupational qualification applies.
Other
- Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
- Experience working within an urban environment
