ACCEL Schools
K-12 ESL Teacher
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K-12 ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher – Cornerstone Academy, Westerville, Ohio
About the Position
ACCEL Schools is recruiting a passionate ESL Teacher for Cornerstone Academy in Westerville, Ohio. As part of our award-winning charter school, you will foster student success by delivering engaging, high-quality instruction to a diverse student body while prioritizing academic, social-emotional, and bilingual growth.
Cornerstone Academy is committed to providing a well-rounded, college-preparatory education (K-12) with a strong focus on:
- STEM, arts, and music
- Specialty classes, extracurricular programs, and student clubs
- A supportive, growth-minded culture where teachers collaborate to meet students’ unique needs
Join ACCEL Schools, a nationwide network of public charter schools proudly serving PK-12 students since 2014, and help transform lives through innovative, inclusive education.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Design and deliver flexible, research-backed lesson plans, adjusting instruction throughout the year to accommodate student skill levels
- Differentiate instruction to support bilingual learners, ESL students, and diverse ability levels
- Track and report student progress through frequent assessments and structured documentation
- Foster a positive, culturally responsive classroom environment that prioritises both academic learning and social-emotional development
- Integrate reptable school-wide curricula that reflects the linguistic, cultural, and academic needs of the student body
- Collaborate with colleagues on whole-school initiatives—including STEM projects, arts programs, and after-school clubs—while deapping classroom observations and actionable feedback
- Use technology as a tool to enhance teaching and student engagement
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about academic and behavioural goals
- Lead non-instructional activities (field trips, special events, supervision outside the classroom)
- Ensure a safe, respectful school environment aligning with Ohio DE’s expectations
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About You
We seek dynamic, passionate educators with:
Qualifications
- Active Ohio teaching license in ESL or related field
- Bachelor’s degree in education, linguistics, or a related humanities/social sciences discipline (international candidates whose degrees may not align with Ohio requirements encouraged to apply)
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Work effectively in a data-driven, coaching-focused school environment (e.g., regular observation check-ins)
- Emphasise student agency and social-emotional readiness alongside academics
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information for families
- Comfort managing confidential information (e.g., IEP data, family details)
- Experience supervising diverse groups (e.g., playgrounds, cafeterias, or small-group instructional time)
- Clear criminal background check (federal and state level)
Preferred Experience
- Working in an urban or multicultural school setting
- Background in bilingualism education or ELL instructional strategies
Why Work with Us?
Our mission: "Every child should be able to be anything they want"—no matter their background.
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Compensation & Benefits
- Starting salary range: $48,000–$57,500 (based on qualifications, market adjustments, and experience)
- Life benefits for time peace of mind
- Paid time off
- Optional Basic Life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance (covers employees, spouses, children)
- Accelerated sick leave and vacation accrual
- Discounted childcare at ACCEL-affiliated academies
- Health and wellness support
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Career growth
- Exciting advancement opportunities within a community of over 4,000 associates in our network
- Learning and leadership development programs
Our Culture
- A close-knit network of supportive professionals who pride themselves on infinite growth
- Laptop and incidental expense stipends for classroom tools/materials
- Opportunities to shape curriculum and school culture alongside colleagues
Equal Opportunity Starter
ACCEL Schools commits to fair, equitable employment while complying with all federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Protected classes include—but are not limited to—race, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, marital status, and more.
We celebrate differences and strive for their inclusion in policy and practice. Individuals from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Now is the time to inspire. Apply today and join the teachers making a lasting impact at Cornerstone Academy.
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