Teacher

Description

About the Organization 

Educational Solutions is a mission-driven organization committed to making a "World of Difference" in the lives of our students, families, and communities. We believe every child deserves access to an exceptional education that prepares them for success in school, career, and life.

Our schools are built on high expectations, strong relationships, joyful learning environments, and a relentless belief that every student can achieve at high levels. We are committed to developing knowledgeable, compassionate, and resilient young people who are equipped to become leaders within their communities and beyond.

At Educational Solutions, our teammates are our greatest asset. We invest deeply in the growth, development, and success of our educators because we know that exceptional teachers create exceptional student outcomes.

About the Opportunity

Educational Solutions is seeking passionate, mission-driven educators who believe in the limitless potential of every student. Teachers are responsible for creating engaging, student-centered learning environments where every student is challenged, supported, and empowered to achieve academic mastery.

Educational Solutions teachers utilize a rigorous instructional framework grounded in high-quality curriculum, mastery-based learning, academic monitoring, and data-driven instruction. Working collaboratively with school leaders, instructional coaches, and colleagues, teachers continuously analyze student learning, adjust instruction, and provide timely intervention to ensure every student experiences meaningful academic growth.

The ideal candidate embraces coaching, values collaboration, believes in continuous improvement, and is committed to ensuring every student graduates prepared for success in college, career, and life.

Key Responsibilities

Teachers are responsible for delivering exceptional instruction while creating classroom environments where every student is actively engaged, challenged, supported, and expected to achieve at high levels. They cultivate learning communities where every student is known, valued, and empowered to pursue their goals, realize their dreams, and reach their full potential. In partnership with colleagues and school leaders, teachers also play a critical role in building a positive school culture where students and teammates feel welcomed, supported, challenged, and inspired to learn, grow, and thrive.

High-Quality, Student-Centered Instruction

Educational Solutions teachers deliver rigorous, engaging, and student-centered instruction that inspires curiosity, develops deep understanding, and empowers every student to achieve academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that actively engages students and promotes critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs of every learner.
• Utilize a variety of student-centered instructional strategies that foster engagement, ownership of learning, and meaningful participation.
• Continuously monitor student understanding during lessons and adjust instruction in real time based on student needs and performance.
• Create joyful, inclusive, and intellectually challenging classrooms where every student feels known, valued, respected, and capable of achieving at high levels.

Curriculum Planning, Mastery-Based Learning & Instructional Preparation

Educational Solutions teachers utilize district-developed curriculum and instructional systems to thoughtfully prepare lessons that maximize student learning and promote mastery.

Responsibilities

• Plan high-quality lessons utilizing district curriculum, Daily Objectives, Daily Knows, Daily Shows, pacing guides, and instructional resources.
• Develop lesson plans, lesson timing guides, checks for understanding (CFUs), exit tickets, lap sheets, and instructional materials that support effective lesson execution.
• Implement Educational Solutions' mastery-based instructional model by providing targeted feedback, intervention, and multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery.
• Analyze district-developed Knowledge Checks and mastery exemplar questions to create scaffolded learning experiences, formative assessments, and instructional supports.
• Collaborate through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), instructional planning meetings, and professional development while completing required instructional reflection activities and maintaining district instructional data trackers.

Academic Monitoring, Assessment, Data Analysis & Reteaching

Educational Solutions teachers utilize ongoing assessment and student data to make instructional decisions that accelerate learning and ensure every student achieves mastery.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student learning using formative assessments, Knowledge Checks, benchmark assessments, classroom observations, and student work.
• Analyze academic data to identify learning trends, misconceptions, strengths, and instructional priorities.
• Participate actively in collaborative data meetings to review student performance and determine instructional next steps.
• Develop and implement targeted reteaching, intervention, and enrichment plans based on student performance data.
• Maintain accurate student performance records while utilizing district data systems to monitor growth, mastery, and academic progress.

Classroom Culture, Student Development & School Community

Educational Solutions teachers foster safe, joyful, inclusive, and high-expectation learning environments while contributing positively to the overall culture of the school community.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships that ensure every student feels known, valued, respected, and empowered to pursue their goals and realize their full potential.
• Establish classroom routines and behavior systems that maximize instructional time while creating safe, orderly, and engaging learning environments.
• Support students' social-emotional development while promoting responsibility, perseverance, integrity, leadership, and strong character.
• Actively contribute to a positive school culture where students, families, and teammates feel welcomed, supported, challenged, and inspired to thrive.
• Participate in school-wide events, traditions, family engagement opportunities, and community-building initiatives that strengthen belonging and school pride

Family Partnership, Professional Collaboration & Continuous Growth

Educational Solutions teachers recognize that student success is strengthened through meaningful partnerships with families and ongoing collaboration with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with families through proactive communication regarding student progress, celebrations, and opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues, instructional coaches, school leaders, and student support teams to continuously improve instructional practice and student outcomes.
• Actively participate in Professional Developments, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), coaching cycles, collaborative planning sessions, and district professional development.
• Seek, receive, and implement coaching and feedback while demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional learning and reflective practice.
• Demonstrate professionalism, collaboration, adaptability, accountability, and a solutions-oriented mindset in all interactions.

Professional Responsibilities & Compliance

Educational Solutions teachers uphold the highest professional standards while ensuring compliance with organizational, state, and federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, instructional records, student documentation, and required reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Educational Solutions policies, Ohio Department of Education requirements, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maintain required Ohio licensure, certifications, and professional credentials while fulfilling all mandatory professional responsibilities.
• Fulfill mandatory reporting obligations while ensuring student safety, well-being, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
• Uphold the mission, vision, values, professional expectations, and culture of Educational Solutions while serving as a positive representative of the organization.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Ohio teaching license or the ability to obtain appropriate Ohio licensure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ohio Learning Standards and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Experience utilizing student achievement data to improve instruction preferred.
• Strong commitment to educational equity, high expectations, and student success.
• Ability to successfully complete all required BCI/FBI background checks.

Skills & Competencies

• Instructional Excellence – Delivers rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that results in measurable student growth and academic achievement.
• Student-Centered & Engaging Teaching – Creates engaging learning environments that maximize student participation, ownership of learning, and intellectual engagement.
• Curriculum Planning & Instructional Preparation – Effectively plans instruction utilizing district curriculum, pacing guides, lesson plans, instructional resources, and assessment systems.
• Mastery-Based Learning – Implements mastery-based instructional practices through frequent checks for understanding, targeted feedback, reteaching, intervention, and multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery.
• Academic Monitoring & Data Analysis – Utilizes student achievement data, Knowledge Checks, collaborative data meetings, and ongoing progress monitoring to make instructional decisions that improve student outcomes.
• School Culture & Relationship Building – Creates positive learning environments while contributing to a collaborative school culture where students, families, teammates, and the broader school community can learn, grow, and thrive together.
• Professional Collaboration & Continuous Growth – Works collaboratively with colleagues, instructional coaches, families, and school leaders while embracing coaching, reflective practice, and continuous professional improvement.

Working Conditions

• School-based and community-based work in Columbus, Ohio, with local travel to homes, community sites, and meetings as needed.
• Occasional evening or irregular hours may be required to support family events and community engagement.
• Work includes frequent standing, walking, and sitting; occasional lifting/carrying of materials up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Requires the ability to maintain calm professionalism under stress and frequent interruptions.