Thank you for your interest in working at GEMS! Please submit your information on our hiring form: bit.ly/GEMShiring

We are an EL Education K-8 charter school in Columbus, Ohio located by The Ohio State University’s campus. As a member of the Graham Family of Schools, we are committed to fostering each child’s unique potential and curiosity within a safe, nurturing environment. Students engage in authentic, standards-based learning experiences that involve growth in academics and strong connections to our community. A school culture of quality and character empowers students, as life-long learners, to care for themselves, each other, and the world.

Classroom teachers at GEMS are responsible for the education of each student in his or her class and is responsible for working with students, parents, and other teachers and staff towards achieving the mission and goals of Graham Elementary and Middle School.

The classroom teacher will:

• Plan challenging and engaging lessons based on the Ohio Common Core State Standards

• Set high academic achievement expectations

• Differentiate instruction to support all students in the learning process

• Incorporate literacy across all content areas

• Provide opportunities for student engagement through “Voice and Choice”

• Plan, support and collaborate with fellow educators and staff

• Plan and implement interdisciplinary projects (Expeditions) on grade level teams

• Work closely with inclusion specialists to support the needs of students with individual education plans

• Co-plan and co-teach with inclusion specialists

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student work and use data to guide instruction

• Build culture and character through a small group advisory (Crew)

• Identify and supports students’ social, emotional, and behavior learning needs

• Communicate proactively and professionally

• Set goals and participate in professional development to advance practice

• Implement school-wide norms and positive behavioral interventions and supports in class

• Teachers in grades K-4 (excluding specials teachers) teach multiple subjects to one class of approximately 25 students. Classes in grades 5-8 are departmentalized by content area.

Applicants should possess the following knowledge and experience:

• Valid Ohio Educator License
• Pass BCI and FBI background check
• Bachelor’s degree required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
You can view our policies and procedures here: bit.ly/GEMSPolicies
Initial interviews will be done virtually. Candidates who are invited to the second stage of our interview process may be asked to teach a demo lesson in-person.

Work Location: One location

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