Our 100% tuition free K-8th Grade campus in the Cleveland Central Neighborhood emphasizes academic expectations that promote a sense of worth, personal responsibility, civic engagement, and a “no excuse - every child can succeed” attitude. Stepstone Academy has the “whole child” “whole family” “whole community” mindset. We are changing more than just the narrative around urban education. Stepstone Academy is Changing Lives.

Collaboration – Teamwork

• Creatively collaborates through parent-teacher relations and interfaces with the school’s educational support service specialist to ensure outcomes are aligned with the school’s mission and culture and student success
• Shares ideas and responsibilities with colleagues in order to benefit the whole
• Provides and accepts support and encouragement from their colleagues
• Eager and open to receiving and offering nonjudgmental feedback
• Works towards the values, virtues, mission and success of the whole through a What-Ever-It-Takes attitude

Commitment & Motivation

• Personally committed to using every moment of every day for instruction, academic and personal, in and out of the classroom
• Passionate about changing the way urban students are educated
• Demonstrates inspiration , persistence, motivation, drive at exceptional levels
• Able to support and follow through with Stepstone Academy’s “no excuses” school and organizational culture
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of and enthusiasm for academic subjects and projects this enthusiasm to students
• Committed to modeling the virtues at all times with students, parent/guardians, colleagues and community contacts

Professional Growth and Responsibilities

• Willing to examine oneself personally and professionally
• Expects excellence from students, teachers and leaders
• Possesses an exceptional level of professionalism, intellectual curiosity, ambition and goal oriented drive
• Encourages students to grow as human beings and to develop academically
• Excitement to learn and grow as a teacher and a leader and continually works to improve ability to do both
• Highly knowledgeable about content area theory and best practices
• Possesses intellectual curiosity by keeping abreast of changes in their fields
• As part of the What-Ever- It- Takes philosophy, Teacher will be expected to assist in areas outside their normal job duties with students outside their normal classroom in an effort to ensure the overall success of Stepstone Academy
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• May be involved in the planning, organization and implementation of special events or department specific projects or seasonal program changes
• Employee may be asked to complete related duties other than those indicated above or as assigned by their supervisor

Performance/Physical Requirements

• Requires long periods of standing, walking, stooping and bending.
• Requires extended work hours and work is performed in the school setting (inside and outside), in the community and visits will occur in the homes of the students
• Public speaking experience with children and/or adults required
• English writing, reading, and speaking skills required
• Cultural competency and the ability to teach and work with students and families of varying religions, ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in a non-judgmental, supportive manner
• Specialized knowledge of the lives and learning styles of the urban child, first hand experiences in urban schools, and an understanding of the community from which the child comes.
• Confident in teaching, communication and presentation abilities
• Energetic and enthusiastic about teaching and the prospect of helping students reach their fullest potential

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants will hold a minimum of a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Education.
• Minimum of a resident educator license required
• Must be able to demonstrate a proven record of success in the classroom.
• Teaching experience in an urban public or charter school setting is preferred.
• Ohio and FBI criminal background check required and must pass the minimum requirements per the State Department of Education.

At Stepstone Academy we care about the health and safety of our employees. Stepstone Academy requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

Stepstone Academy is committed to creating a more diverse community. We encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. EEO/ M/F/H/V

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school

License/Certification:

• Ohio teaching license (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cleveland, OH 44115: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person