Elementary School Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Elementary School Teacher (Kindergarten - Third Grade)

Location: East Cleveland City School District

School Year: 2025-2026

Contract: 189 Days

Salary: Per the East Cleveland Education Association (ECEA) negotiated contract

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • Proper and current certification to teach the appropriate content and grade levels
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse teaching team
  • Willingness to grow as an educational leader
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment

Preferred:

  • Master's degree in Education or a related field
  • At least 3 years of urban teaching experience
  • Demonstrated success in raising student academic performance
  • Experience in school leadership, culture building, coaching, and staff development

Responsibilities

The district is seeking teachers who:

  • Maximize learning time with a strong sense of urgency
  • Have demonstrated academic success
  • Show deep content mastery and continue growing in it
  • Are committed to doing "whatever it takes" for student success
  • Accept full accountability for ensuring students meet or exceed high academic standards

Other Duties:

  • Additional tasks as assigned by building or central office administrators
  • Use of standard office and classroom technology
  • Travel between school sites or to professional meetings as needed
  • Work in standard school/office environments

Application Procedure

All applications must be submitted online through the district's portal:

East Cleveland City Schools Online Application