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Music Teacher Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School - Lower Campus

Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School

OH, USA · Full Time · Music Education

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ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Music Teacher at Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School in Cleveland, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student. We want our teachers to be excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.  

Be part of the difference at Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School! Founded in 2010, Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School is the only public charter school in Cleveland that offers a continuous EK-12 college prep education. Located on adjoining EK-8 and high school campuses in the Tremont neighborhood, NEO College Prep offers a well-rounded education that supports students as they grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The campus features separate buildings for K-8 and high school with extensive education facilities. The school’s nurturing teachers, wide variety of specialty classes, and focus on social-emotional wellbeing create a positive school culture. Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity:

Responsibilities of the Teacher include to-

Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year

Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students

Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development

Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction

Manage student behavior in the classroom

Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in

Utilize school approved curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students

Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms

Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child

Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning

Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed

Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues

Perform other duties as assigned

About You:

Active and current state of Ohio teaching license in appropriate content area

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to properly manage confidential information

Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)

Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks 

Experience working within an urban environment

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $44,000 - 52,800. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)

Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary short-term disability insurance

Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.Apply for this job*indicates a required fieldFirst Name*Last Name*Email*PhoneCountry*Phone*Resume/CV*AttachAttachDropboxGoogle DriveEnter manuallyEnter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfCover LetterAttachAttachDropboxGoogle DriveEnter manuallyEnter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfEducationSchoolSelect...DegreeSelect...DisciplineSelect...Start date monthSelect...Start date yearEnd date monthSelect...End date yearAdd anotherLinkedIn ProfileAre you legally authorized to work in the U.S.?*Select...Have you worked for ACCEL Schools before? *Select...Have you worked at any of the ACCEL Schools listed below under prior management? If not, please select "N/A."*Select...Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation?*Select...Conviction of a crime is not an automatic bar to employment. The district will consider the nature of the offense, the date of the offense, and the relationship between the offense and the position for which you are applying.If yes, please explain. If no, please type "not applicable" or "N/A."*Have you been convicted of any offense for physical or sexual abuse of a child? *Select...If yes, please explain. If no, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A."*Are you willing to complete a background check if offered employment?*Select...If no, please explain. If yes, please type "not applicable" or "N/A."*Have you ever had a professional certificate revoked or suspended?*Select...If yes, please explain. If no, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A."*Have you ever been involuntarily terminated or asked to resign, or resigned in lieu of termination from the employment of another school or district?*Select...If yes, please explain. If no, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A."*Have you ever left a position before the end of the school year?*Select...If yes, what were the reasons for your decision? If no, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A".*Please upload a copy of your teaching certificate.AttachAttachDropboxGoogle DriveAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfPlease acknowledge the following statement by selecting Yes or No.

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OH, USA Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-08-20

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Opportunity and Market

OH, USA is evaluated with current OH labor-market evidence because a validated city profile was unavailable. The source listing identifies a state or region but not a city; city-level statistics are therefore unavailable. [2] [3]

Career Outlook

The statewide unemployment rate supplies current labor-market context, but it does not prove demand for this occupation or employer. Occupation-specific scores are omitted. [1]

Compensation

No salary-equivalency or take-home-pay figure is asserted without listing pay and defensible local cost inputs. Federal tax brackets must be applied to the candidate’s actual filing circumstances. [4]

Housing and Cost of Living

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Commute

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Community Snapshot

State labor-force scale is not evidence of neighborhood safety, culture or community fit; no such inference is made. [3]

Local Economy

Current statewide employment, labor-force and unemployment observations describe the broader labor environment, not a guaranteed city or occupation outcome. [2] [3] [1]

Relocation Considerations

Verify worksite-level housing, commute, taxes, utilities, benefits, contract length and any remote-work restrictions before relocating. [5] [4]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A healthy statewide labor market does not guarantee that a specialized music education role is easy to replace. Confirm contract stability, nearby housing and the real commute before paying relocation costs. [2] [1]

Methodology

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Sources and freshness

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  4. Internal Revenue Service — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  6. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.