2026-27 Teacher Application

Breakthrough Public Schools (BPS) is seekingTeachers (Grades K-8) for the 2026-27 school at Breakthrough Public Schools is a rewarding experience where dedicated staff work to impact more than 3000 students across 10 tuition-free schools serving grades K-8. Breakthrough has been recognized as the top-performing network of K-8 charter schools in Cleveland honored by local state and national organizations for excellence in teaching leadership and student achievement. Each day we continue our mission to build equitable anti-racist environments and cultures in our schools where scholars and adults can grow and thrive. We provide opportunities for educators to grow as professionals and build leadership skills to expand their impact in the classroom within their school or in the Breakthrough network.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the schools 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelors degree required

Experience:

• 2 years of teaching experience preferred
• Experience in urban setting strongly preferred

Licensure and Certification(s):

• Valid Ohio teaching license or in the process of obtaining a valid Ohio teaching license (including Professional 5 year license and Resident Educator Licenses)
• Substitute Licenses will be accepted but will be compensated on our sub licensure pay scale

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and Google Sheets
• Excellent oral written and verbal communication skills with varied audiences
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines problem-solve and work independently
• Respected presence and ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Demonstrate ability to work as a team member and foster collaboration

DISCLAIMER: The information outlined in this job posting indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.

Breakthrough Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion gender sexual orientation or national origin.

ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF FALISIFCATION UNDER SECTION 2921.13 OF THE REVISED CODE WHICH IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE

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 required to participate in the StateTeachers Retirement Systemof Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).

Breakthrough Schools offers Medical Dental Vision benefits to all full-time employees. We also provide Paid Life STD LTD Supplemental Life Insurance. Accident and Critical Illness Insurance. Flexible Spending Account and an Employee Assistance Program.

We have an exciting holiday and paid time off offering we also offer training and development opportunities including but not limited to personal development professional development and team development opportunities.