The Organization

For over 50 years, Urban Community School (UCS) has served Cleveland's near west side children by providing an individualized, innovative, and challenging education. Rooted in the Ursuline Sisters' tradition of faith, character, and educational excellence, UCS engages our faculty, families, and community partners in the successful whole child development of students. UCS serves nearly 750 students from 6 weeks old - 8th grade using restorative practices and conscious discipline. Eighty percent of our families earn less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. The growing campus in Ohio City is home to The MetroHealth System, House of Champions, Urban Squash Cleveland, USA Lacrosse, Re:Source Cleveland, and Facing History and Ourselves.

UCS is a recipient of the 2022 Top Workplace Award from The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com, which is based solely on employee feedback. UCS has also been recognized as one of Cleveland's City Champions by The Plain Dealer, a National Green Ribbon School for Environmental Practices and Learning Model, and a School of Excellence by the Cleveland Foundation and The George Gund Foundation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In the absence of the teacher, performs all duties related to student learning including strong classroom management
  techniques, integrating curriculum into positive outcomes and discipline.
• Follows the activities and instructions prepared by the teacher and administrator, adjusting as needed.
• Adapts material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.
• Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual
  student.
• Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers or monitors testing.
• Participates in professional development and learning opportunities as needed.
• Complies with school policies and procedures.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrates strength building relationships across lines of difference with students, faculty, and administrators.
• Desire to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to student growth and development.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Valid OH teaching certification/license.
• Evidence of exemplary classroom teaching experience.
• FBI/BCI background check required.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of standing, moving throughout a classroom, and climbing stairs in a two story building.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation & Benefits

• $18.75 per hour with paid holidays and breaks during the school year/coverage period
• 401(k) with a generous employer contribution and match
• Casual work attire (denim and UCS spirit wear are welcomed)
• On-site fitness center for faculty and staff
• Financial and retirement advising at no cost to employees
• Opportunities for discounts on home, rental and auto-insurance

Additional Information

• Status: Temporary; Full-Time; Non-Exempt
• Reports to (direct): Division Director
• Reports to (indirect): Chief Academic Officer
• Start Date: August 2025
• Hours: 40 hours per week/school schedule