Being a Music Teacher at Breakthrough Public Schools is unlike any other teaching experience! With a dedicated resource team at the network level down to our individual school level support, we prioritize teacher development and student achievement to ensure that all of our scholars have access to an unmatched educational experience. As a teacher here at BPS, you hold the primary responsibility for ensuring that your scholars feel welcome, safe and have a love of learning. With an innovative curriculum and cross-network resource collaboration, Breakthrough teachers have the opportunity to engage scholars in several ways!

ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

Teaching at Breakthrough Public Schools is a rewarding experience where dedicated staff work to impact our 3,600 students across 12, tuition free, schools serving grades K-8. Each day we continue our work to build equitable, anti-racist environments, and cultures in our schools where scholars and adults can grow and thrive. Since teachers play such an important role in student achievement, we provide opportunities for teachers to grow as professionals and build leadership skills to expand their impact in the classroom, within their school, or the Breakthrough network.

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians, and coworkers.
Design and effectively deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction which reflects observations and goals of individual children.
Establish a classroom culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students.
Work with the faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of instruction and assessment.
Share best practices with other teachers and collaborate with them to improve instructional and assessment practices.
Facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress.
Keep the classroom environment organized, attractive and safe.
Interact frequently and respectfully with students.

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL BREAKTHROUGH TEACHER:

Passionate about urban education and our mission
Highly qualified in the content area and/or grade level
Uses data to drive instruction
Maintain a professional attitude
Receptive to feedback and desire to grow professionally
Has the work ethic and desire to go above and beyond
Highly organized

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree
Valid OH teaching certificate/license or must be in the process of obtaining a valid OH teaching certificate/license in subject area to be taught

Education

Required

Bachelors Degree

Licenses & Certifications

Required

OH K-12 Music

OH Teaching License

Benefits

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Breakthrough Schools offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision, life and disability coverage. Employees are also eligible to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).

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