I CAN SCHOOLS is a non-profit, charter school management organization created by the founding leaders of a highly successful, award-winning, urban school in Cleveland, Ohio. The mission of I CAN SCHOOLS is to prepare students for a college preparatory high school that ensures acceptance and graduation from a four year college and/or university. I CAN SCHOOLS is dedicated to providing all students with an education that supersedes standards of excellence. I CAN SCHOOLS currently has three high performing, Kindergarten through Eighth schools in Cleveland, Ohio: Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School, Cleveland College Preparatory School and University of Cleveland Preparatory School. I CAN SCHOOLS will be adding two more schools to its network in the 2012 -- 2013 school year. We are seeking qualified Kindergarten through High School teachers for our Cleveland schools for the upcoming school year.
I CAN SCHOOL Teacher Profile
Being a teacher for I CAN SCHOOLS is incredibly rewarding and requires candidates to possess an extraordinarily strong work ethic. A teacher for I CAN SCHOOLS can expect to work extended hours, create and sustain a quality learning environment where high academic and behavioral expectations are the norm, achieve high test scores, and be a healthy addition to a our adult learning communities. We are seeking teachers who will "sweat the small stuff" and have a "no excuses" philosophy. Teachers will be expected to do "whatever it takes" to close the achievement gap. I CAN SCHOOLS teachers must be able to work in a fast-paced environment where accountability and high expectations are upheld at all times.
I CAN SCHOOLS teachers must possess a philosophy that 100% of our students will attend and graduate from a four year college and/or university.
I CAN SCHOOLS Teacher Expectations
- Strong instructional and classroom management skills
- Intentional lesson planning that supports academic rigor and student engagement
- Knowledge of content area and/or grade level
- Highly organized and meets deadlines 100% of the time
- Remain positive, flexible and professional
- Build a healthy relationship with students, parents and colleagues
- Come to school every day on-time and prepared
- Complete homework and attend tutoring if required
- Attend Saturday School if academic deficiencies are observed
- Serve consequences for behaviors that are not scholarly
- Be in complete uniform every day
- Meet above proficient test scores
- Transition silently in all common areas
- Be relentless, serious and focused
I CAN SCHOOL Compensation
Compensation packages are considered exceptionally competitive and commensurate with experience. I CAN SCHOOLS offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision. Professional development credit hours are offered to all employees each week. Employees participate in the Ohio STRS (state retirement system).
To apply to be a teacher for I CAN SCHOOLS
Send resume and cover letter to Jason Stragand, Chief Academic Officer at jstragand@icanschools.org
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