The Organization

For over 50 years, Urban Community School (UCS) has served Cleveland's near west side children by providing an individualized, innovative, and challenging education. Rooted in the Ursuline Sisters' tradition of faith, character, and educational excellence, UCS engages our faculty, families, and community partners in the successful whole child development of students. UCS serves nearly 750 students from 6 weeks old - 8th grade using restorative practices and conscious discipline. Eighty percent of our families earn less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. The growing campus in Ohio City is home to The MetroHealth System, House of Champions, Urban Squash Cleveland, USA Lacrosse, The Refugee Response and Facing History and Ourselves.

UCS is a recipient of the 2022 Top Workplace Award from The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com, which is based solely on employee feedback. UCS has also been recognized as one of Cleveland's City Champions by The Plain Dealer, a National Green Ribbon School for Environmental Practices and Learning Model, and a School of Excellence by the Cleveland Foundation and The George Gund Foundation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction, which reflects the school's approach to whole child development.
• Prepare rigorous unit and lesson plans with clear objectives intended to support whole child development.
• Cultivate relationships with students, caregivers, and educators.
• Facilitate regular communication with parents/caregivers so that they understand the growth of their child.
• Develop a culture of achievement that is aligned to the mission and values of the school.
• Actively reflect on areas of strength and growth, using qualitative and quantitative data to drive instruction and decision making.
• Collaborate with fellow educators to refine your practice.
• Demonstrate a commitment to innovation.
• Attend and actively participate in professional development activities.
• Use relevant available technology to support instruction.

Skills and Beliefs

• Passionate about fulfilling the mission of UCS.
• Excels at building relationships with various stakeholders including students, caregivers, and educators.
• Demonstrates exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and with a team.
• Applies superb judgment and maintains confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented.
• Organized.
• Flexible and willing to make adjustments based on the needs of the school.
• Reflective with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Commitment to our diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

Education, Experience, and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Valid Ohio teaching certificate/license or must be in the process of obtaining a valid Ohio teaching certificate/license in the subject area to be taught.
• Google Certified Educator preferred.
• FBI/BCI background check required.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of standing, moving throughout a classroom and hallways, and climbing stairs in a 2 story building.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience ($38,697-$71,950)
• 401(k) with a generous employer contribution and match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short and long term disability coverage
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Tuition discount for students who attend UCS
• Educational assistance program (up to $2,000 per year)
• Casual work attire (denim and UCS spirit wear are welcomed)
• On-site fitness center for faculty and staff
• Financial and retirement advising at no cost to employees
• Opportunities for discounts on home, rental and auto-insurance

Additional Information

• Status: Full-Time; Exempt
• Reports to (direct): Division Director
• Reports to (indirect): Chief Academic Officer
• Hours: 40 hours per week/school schedule

Urban Community School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Urban Community School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Urban Community School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.