Middle School Teacher

Location: Legacy Academy of Excellence (Columbus and Mansfield Campuses)

Reports to: Building Principal

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Middle School Teacher is to implement the curriculum and support the academic and personal success of each student. This is achieved by delivering high-quality, engaging learning experiences that deepen students’ understanding of multiple literacy concepts. Teachers must also demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement through reflective practice and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Strong belief that all students, including those from low-income backgrounds, can achieve college and career readiness
• High expectations for personal and team performance
• Flexibility in adapting to changing priorities and conditions
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Mastery of academic content and behavior intervention strategies
• 1–5 years of teaching experience preferred
• Valid Ohio State Teaching License or active application for a substitute license (required)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (required)

Responsibilities:

• Implement curriculum and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Design and administer both informal and formal assessments to measure student progress
• Use data to refine instruction and guide decision-making
• Collaborate with colleagues to address students’ academic and social-emotional needs
• Participate in curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, including occasional after-school and evening events
• Foster a safe, supportive classroom culture rooted in high expectations and shared responsibility
• Uphold and model school policies, core values, and a strict code of conduct
• Set and achieve ambitious academic and social-emotional goals for students
• Model and promote positive student behaviors (e.g., grit, self-control, social intelligence, optimism, curiosity)
• Engage in continuous professional development and collaborate to improve instructional practices
• Maintain a structured, orderly, and academically rigorous classroom environment
• Ensure all students are prepared for advancement to the next academic level
• Be accountable for student mastery of academic standards
• Communicate regularly and effectively with students, families, and team members
• Reflect on teaching practices and implement improvement strategies as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Be proficient in all subjects with a mastery in the subject in which you are applying and are hired

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional responsibilities as assigned.