Job Description

Join the Riverside Family as a Middle School ELA Teacher in Cincinnati, Ohio and love what you do daily!

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." � Ron Packard, CEO and Founder of ACCEL Schools

At ACCEL Schools, we are dedicated to closing educational gaps and empowering students through innovative, student-centered learning models. Our offerings include career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more�earning praise from legislators, authorizers, and researchers alike.

We proudly champion school choice and are committed to addressing educational inequities across the United States. Our inclusive schools reflect the diverse values of the urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve.

Why Join Us?

We know that our success depends on exceptional teachers like you. That's why we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the ACCEL network

About Riverside Academy:

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.

Ready to inspire young minds and grow your career?

Be part of something meaningful. Be part of Riverside Academy.

Learn more about ACCEL and Riverside Prep Academy by visiting our websites!

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

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.