1st/2nd Grade Teacher

accelschools

South Columbus Preparatory Academy - German Village · German Village · South Columbus Preparatory Academy

Posted Aug 7, 2026

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Elementary Teaching

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Job description

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 1st/2nd Grade Teacher at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village in Columbus, 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 South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village! Founded in 2017, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is the top performing school in the neighborhood, serving students from EK-8th grade. The public charter school is located on a renovated, historic campus and provides a well-rounded, college prep program emphasizing hands-on learning and character education. South Columbus Preparatory 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 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

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, and virtual 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 $40,000 - 49,500. 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.

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