3rd Grade Teacher/Long Term Sub

Description

Are you a dedicated educator ready to step in and keep young learners moving forward? Forrester Education is looking for a 3rd Grade Teacher / Long-Term Substitute to lead a 3rd grade classroom at our Cleveland campus, providing consistent, high-quality instruction and a supportive classroom atmosphere that shapes students' academic and social development.

Forrester Education is committed to providing our students with a transformational education and the tools they need to build a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming outcomes for urban students.
• Lead a 3rd grade classroom during a key year for building strong reading, writing, and math foundations.
• Ongoing, job-embedded professional development designed around your growth.
• A collaborative, connected community of educators, families, and administrators who support one another.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on students' academic lives and futures.

Benefits Highlights

• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Options
• STRS/SERS State of Ohio Retirement System Eligibility
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
• Performance Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement (Continuing Education and Licensure Renewal)

Requirements

What You'll Do 

• Assume full responsibility for a 3rd grade classroom, maintaining continuity of instruction and classroom routines for the duration of the assignment.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and teaching strategies for 3rd grade subjects, aligned with state and district standards.
• Establish and maintain a well-organized, inclusive, and safe classroom that promotes active participation, cooperation, and discipline.
• Deliver engaging, effective instruction across multiple subjects, with a strong focus on foundational literacy and math skills, adapting methods to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Regularly assess student progress through quizzes, tests, assignments, and other methods, and provide timely feedback to students and families.
• Identify and address the unique needs of individual students, including those with special educational requirements or learning disabilities.
• Maintain open, proactive communication with parents and guardians about student progress, behavior, and any concerns.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers, administrators, and support staff to coordinate curriculum, share best practices, and address school-wide issues.
• Use educational materials, technology, and resources effectively to enhance the learning experience.
• Promote positive social and behavioral development, emphasizing values such as respect, responsibility, and empathy.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times, including during emergency situations.
• Uphold high ethical standards in all interactions with students, parents, colleagues, and the school community.
• Participate in ongoing, job-embedded professional development to stay current on teaching techniques, educational trends, and curriculum developments.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field preferred.
• Valid Ohio teaching license appropriate for grade 3 or an Ohio long-term substitute license required.
• Classroom experience, including student teaching or internships, preferred.
• A passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and building a strong, mission-driven organization.
• Strong knowledge of educational principles, child development, and classroom management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and a commitment to continued personal and professional growth.
• Must complete a BCI/FBI background check and be in compliance with Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3301-20-01.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Forrester Education is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.