Elementary School Teacher
About the role
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