Fourth Grade Teacher
Hiring for the 2025-2026 School Year
DESCRIPTION:
SMART Academy is actively seeking a dedicated Fourth Grade Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year, emphasizing a commitment to urban education. With our staff retention rate of 85%, our school boasts a supportive, cohesive culture where outstanding educators thrive. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of providing an exceptional learning environment for our students.
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians and coworkers.
- Deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction, which reflects observations and goals of individual children.
- Work with the faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of instruction and assessment.
- Share best practices with other teachers and collaborate with them to improve instructional and assessment practices.
- Facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress.
- Keep the classroom environment organized, attractive and safe.
- Interact frequently and respectfully with students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid preK-5 Ohio issued certification.
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude towards children and a love of teaching.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. SMART Academy offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision, life and disability coverage. Employees are also eligible to participate in the Ohio STRS or SERS (state retirement system).