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Teachers for 24-25 School Year
Youngstown Preparatory Academy (YPA), a K-5 community school located in Youngstown, Ohio is currently recruiting teachers for the 24-25 school year.
If you want to be part of a community school committed to serving every student, parent, and community member, Youngstown Preparatory Academy is looking for you! We offer competitive salaries and benefits package, and we're looking for dedicated professionals to fill a variety of teaching positions. Find your next job here!
Currently recruiting certified teachers for:
- Math Specialist
- Special Education, Intervention Specialist
- Early Childhood (K-3) Teachers
- 4th & 5th Grade ELA, Math Teachers
- Foreign Language
- Art
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement the school’s mission statement in all school activities.
- Uphold the code of conduct and all school policies
- Maintain and support a positive professional school culture
- Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond.
- Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues
- Create and deliver highly effective and engaging lessons that utilize research-based instructional practices and are aligned to Ohio State Standards.
- Monitor students progress through assessments, daily lessons/activities and observations
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintain a productive, safe, and focused learning environment
- Keep parents well-informed about students' progress, providing frequent feedback in accordance with school guidelines
- Uphold all school policies within the classroom
- Work with grade level teachers and administrators to address and resolve student issues
- Administer school and state assessments
- Participate in school-wide and individual professional development
- Attend and participates in all staff meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field (Master's degree preferred)
Valid teaching certification or license - Knowledge of childhood development principles and best practices in education
- Strong classroom management skills to create an organized and structured learning environment
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and colleagues
- Experience in mentoring or guiding students in their academic and personal growth
- Proficiency in literacy education strategies to promote reading and writing skills
If you are passionate about education and making a positive impact on young lives, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.