Middle School Science Teacher

Position: Science Teacher                    Reports to: School Director

Description

Columbus Collegiate Academy is a nonprofit organization that starts and manages urban charter public schools that close the achievement gap and prepare low-income students to graduate from college.   We are seeking reading, writing, math, science, and history teachers as well as Intervention Specialists in grades 6-8 at both our Main Street and West campuses.

Mission

Columbus Collegiate Academy prepares middle school students to achieve academic excellence and become citizens of integrity.   High expectations for scholarship and behavior and an achievement-oriented school culture ensure all students are equipped to enter, succeed in, and graduate from the most demanding high schools and colleges .

Core Values

1. All students have the ability to achieve academic excellence.  
2. All students thrive in a highly disciplined school environment.
3. All students must be prepared to excel in demanding high schools on their way to selective colleges.
4. All students deserve outstanding teachers that produce outstanding results.

Our Students and Results

• Columbus Collegiate is an EPIC Gold-Gain school, posting some of the highest student growth results in the country.
• Columbus Collegiate has posted the highest Performance Index score of all Columbus middle schools for three straight years.
• Our student population is approximately 90% students of color and 95% qualify for free or reduced lunch.
• Admission is open to all students; academic proficiency is not considered during the admissions process.  

Joining Our Team

Columbus Collegiate Academy will consider hiring a full-time teacher for placement at one of our two campuses who:

• Is dedicated to educational success for urban students of color.
• Is committed to using data-driven instructional practices and the techniques outlined in Teach Like a Champion to improve student outcomes.
• Is relentless in writing and refining curriculum, lessons, and assessments.
• Is open and committed to implementing frequent feedback from lead teachers and school leaders.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Holds a B.A./B.S. degree in the area where you intend to teach (preferred).
• Has demonstrated student achievement results in an urban school (preferred).

This position will begin on July 16, 2012, though resumes will be considered immediately.   Compensation and benefits are highly competitive; teachers are eligible to participate in Ohio's State Teacher Retirement System.  Columbus Collegiate is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply

Apply online at www.applitrack.com/cca/onlineapp .