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Performance Academies

Manages tuition-free K-12 charter schools

Kindergarten Teacher

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Columbus, OH, USA
In Person
EducationK-12 Teaching

About the job

Requirements
  • Passion for driving academic growth and fostering an inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environment.
  • Ability to believe every child can achieve at high levels.
  • Ability to thrive in a structured school environment.
  • Ability to build relationships with students and families.
  • Ability to use data to improve instruction.
  • Value teamwork and continuous growth.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction using Performance Academies' curriculum and instructional resources.
  • Plan and implement lessons that meet the diverse learning needs of students through differentiation and data-informed instruction.
  • Monitor student progress using formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction to promote academic growth.
  • Create meaningful learning experiences that foster critical thinking, inquiry, and student engagement.
  • Maintain high academic expectations while supporting students in reaching ambitious learning goals.
  • Promote regular student attendance through engaging instruction and positive communication with students and families.
  • Create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive.
  • Implement school-wide behavior expectations, character education, and positive behavior supports consistently.
  • Build strong relationships with students while supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of students by following all school policies and child protection procedures.
  • Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and classroom activities.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, instructional coaches, and school leaders to improve student outcomes.
  • Participate in parent conferences, intervention meetings, IEP/IAT meetings, and other student support processes.
  • Contribute to school-wide events, enrollment efforts, and community engagement activities.
  • Participate in ongoing professional learning and school-based meetings.
  • Maintain accurate student records, classroom documentation, and instructional materials.
  • Uphold the mission, values, policies, and professional expectations of Performance Academies.
  • Perform other duties that support the success of students and the school community.

About the company

Performance Academies operates a network of tuition-free public charter schools across Ohio (Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton) serving K–12 students. A centralized non-profit governance and support team provides curriculum, teacher training, special education expertise, and administrative services to the campuses at scale. The Mind & Body program combines extended academic hours with a daily 1.4-hour fitness routine in activities like soccer, tennis, and martial arts, along with small class sizes and daily character education. Its High School Readiness Program helps 8th graders with high school applications and scholarships, reflecting its goal to offer a scalable, cost-free public education option in Ohio that prepares students for high school and beyond.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

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Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • On June 22, 2026, Performance Academies announced Cincinnati Performance Academy, extending its footprint.
  • Eastland Performance Academy won State Board Momentum and Ohio Department of Education Quality School recognition.
  • The network still collects millions in Ohio foundation funding, including $5.34 million for Harvard Avenue.

What critics are saying

  • On September 4, 2026, Ohio flagged six Performance Academies schools for testing anomalies.
  • Eastland Performance Academy ranked bottom 50% statewide on September 16, 2026 public data.
  • A sustained integrity investigation can trigger sponsor sanctions, enrollment losses, and school closures.

What makes Performance Academies unique

  • Performance Academies runs 19 Ohio schools with tuition-free public enrollment and open access.
  • Its Mind Body model pairs daily fitness with extended academics across K-8 and high school.
  • Centralized operations, curriculum, and teacher training create scale across Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Dayton.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays