5th Grade Teacher

Canton College Preparatory School is seeking a 5th grade teacher for an immediate opening on our K-8 campus. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, and be appropriately licensed through the Ohio Department of Education. Under the direction of the principal, the teacher will maintain a quality 5th grade program for students. The ideal candidate will possess the qualities needed to create a class environment that engenders rigorous learning and academic growth for all students. Belief and alignment with our mission that all students are college-bound are a must.

Teaching for Canton College Preparatory School is incredibly rewarding and requires candidates to possess an extraordinarily strong work ethic. A teacher for Canton College Preparatory School can expect to create and sustain a quality learning environment where high academic and behavioral expectations are the norm, high test scores are achieved, and all staff members contribute to our adult learning community. We are seeking a teacher who will "sweat the small stuff" and have a "no excuses" attitude in order to close the achievement gap. Canton College Preparatory School teachers must possess a philosophy that 100% of our students will attend and graduate from a four year college and/or university.

Specific Responsibilities
- Use assessment data to refine and inform curricular and instructional practices
- Participate in Professional Development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
- Remain highly organized and meet deadlines 100% of the time
- Create intentional lesson plans that support academic rigor and student engagement

Qualifications
- Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects
- Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
- Minimum of one year teaching experience in an urban setting preferred, but not required
- Valid State Certification is required
- Belief in and alignment with Canton College Preparatory School's mission and vision is non-negotiable.

*If interested, please be sure to include your cover letter and resume

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $43,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching/Substitute Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Canton, OH 44702: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,000 - $55,000