What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Emotional Learning Teacher position at ACCEL Schools?
About the Team
ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly-qualified Social Emotional Learning Teacher in Columbus, OH, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students! We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.
Be part of the difference at Columbus Bilingual Academy, North! Columbus Bilingual Academy (CBAN) is an award-winning public charter school and the area’s premier EK-8 bilingual program. The school offers daily Spanish instruction as well as a host of specialty subjects, activities, and extracurriculars. Known for its nurturing teachers and staff, CBAN provides small group learning, educational technology, and a safe, secure campus. Columbus Bilingual Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.
About the Opportunity:
Responsibilities of the SEL Teacher include to-
- Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Provide academic and social-emotional learning instruction throughout the school day, giving students the opportunity to learn and practice SEL skills along with academics.
- Directly teach social and emotional skills, emotion regulation strategies, and conflict resolution skills during class.
- The Social Emotional Learning Teacher will serve as an Enrichment Teacher focused on helping scholars develop and explore social and emotional skills, identity, and growth mindset.
- Implementing and augmenting SEL curriculum as a separate course, similar to art, music, or P.E.
- Support students in developing systems and teams around school climate, teaching all students social & emotional competencies, and connecting students to appropriate interventions.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
- Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
- Manage student behavior in the classroom
- Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
- Utilize school approved curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
- Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms
- Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
- Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
- Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues
- Perform other duties as assigned
About You:
- Active and current state teaching license holder in appropriate content area
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
- High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to properly manage confidential information
- Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
- Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
- Experience working within an urban environment
About Us
“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
ACCEL Schools is a network of 80 high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.
We offer the following benefits:
Life benefits – time & peace of mind
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Health benefits – stay well & thrive
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Career benefits – keep growing
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000 instructors and education professionals
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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