Elementary Teacher

The Story of Our Schools

The Intergenerational Schools are a not-for-profit network of two K-8 public charter schools located in the Ohio City and Shaker-Buckeye neighborhoods of Cleveland, Ohio. Our mission is to connect, create, and guide a multigenerational community of lifelong learners and spirited citizens as we strive for academic excellence. For over 25 years, our high performing schools have been innovating and transforming the educational experience for our students. As we continue to grow, we are looking for professionals who are excited about joining our community of Lifelong Learners!

We believe that learning is a lifelong, developmental process (each at their own pace), and that we learn best through relationships. Our students are not placed in classrooms by grade level but instead by learning stage: Primary, Developing, Refining or Applying and stay with their peers and teachers for 2-3 years before they move onto the next learning stage. We strive to ensure that:

• Every student receives an excellent individualized education in a vibrant multiage and intergenerational setting.
• Students become active drivers of their own learning, and will be inspired, interested, and engaged authentically.
• The Social Emotional dimensions of student learning are as important as the academic dimension.
• Students are seen as individual learners (and sometimes teachers), of their own unique developmental path towards mastery.
• Students have opportunities to share and connect with their peers on their learning progress, learn from and ask each other questions, and use classroom resources to independently support their work.
• Students see themselves as readers, writers, mathematicians, scientists, artists, and activists standing up for what is right.

Essential Duties + Responsibilities

• Support of the school's mission, vision, core values, goals and policies.
• Interact and communicate respectfully with all stakeholders.
• Establish a classroom culture of high expectations and compassion for all through the implementation of Responsive Classroom.
• Follow the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators and the Ohio Standards of the Teaching Profession.
• Lead a multiage group of students in grades K-2 using a developmental approach and adapted curriculums to guide daily instruction including Responsive Classroom, the school’s chosen reading curriculum, Writing and Phonics, Bridges Math and Number Corner.
• Implementation of the Ohio Standards of Learning in mathematics and language arts according to the provided curriculum map.
• Effectively deliver and design developmentally appropriate daily lesson plans that are in alignment with the Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculums by tailoring provided curriculum to suit individual student developmental needs.
• Differentiate instruction to reflect observations and assessment data and meet the needs and goals of individual children.
• Assess students daily with formative assessment and cumulatively with summative assessment.
• Ensure the success of each student through clear and consistent record- keeping, differentiated instruction, and timely and specific individual feedback.
• Work with colleagues and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of instruction and assessment.
• Share best practices with other teachers and collaborate positively and professionally with them to improve instructional and assessment practices.
• Facilitate parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress.
• Keep the classroom environment organized and safe.
• Lead students in intergenerational programs including monthly visits to partner organizations and hosting Learning Partners in the classroom to engage in activities that increase social-emotional skills, confidence and empathy.
• Engage regularly in professional learning opportunities to better instruction.
• Maintain consistent, reliable, dependable attendance and a professional attitude.
• Devote full attention and time to teaching responsibilities and such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills + Mindsets

• Passionate about urban education and our mission
• Possess a growth mindset
• Intense desire to understand students and design individualized instruction
• Believe ALL students can learn
• Commitment to use data to drive instruction
• Willingness to learn to teach a multi-age/grade classroom using a workshop model
• Sees value in teaching and learning in an intergenerational environment (multi-age, community members, etc.)
• Dedicated to culturally responsive teaching practices
• Receptive to feedback and desire to continuously learn and grow professionally
• Personable and able to build strong relationships with all stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or equivalent experience
• Ohio Early Childhood PK-3 License or working toward full licensure
• Experience working in schools or with students
• Satisfies the BCI and FBI background checks

Benefits + Salary

• Starting Salary Range for Licensed Teachers: $47,250 - $54,600
• Comprehensive Healthcare and HSA
• State Retirement STRS
• Professional Learning includes coaching and tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, Vision