Middle School Ela Teacher

Columbus Humanities, Arts and Technology Academy is seeking highly-qualified Teachers in Columbus, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students for the 2023-2024 school year! We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Columbus Humanities is a tuition-free community school serving K-8 students. Our student body represents over 40 ethnicities from over 30 different countries & celebrates global cultures through classroom instruction, class projects & school-wide activities. We teach an Ohio standards-based curriculum with regular assessment of achievement data to individualize instruction. Our A-Rated and accredited academic program is enriched with a Humanities & Arts focus that is interwoven through all subject areas.

Columbus Humanities employs a diverse staff of passionate educators, administrators, and staff who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We work tirelessly to raise student achievement, while participating in ongoing professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as state specific achievement goals.
• Deliver highly effective daily lessons based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction.
• Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students.
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.
• Incorporate 21st century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Current state teaching license in appropriate content area
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook
• Ability to properly manage confidential information
• Ability to supervise students in all school settings, including in a classroom, on playground or in another play setting, in a meal room, and/or transitioning between any of these settings
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.