Performance Academies·Middletown, Ohio
The teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, standards-aligned instruction using provided resources to foster student engagement and academic growth. They must also maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment while collaborating with staff to support student retention and achievement.
Join the Team at Performance Academies!
At Performance Academies, we do more than just teach—we educate the whole child. Our mission is to build future-ready students through a unique, high-performing blend of rigorous academics, daily structured fitness, and intentional character education.
Guided by our core values of Knowledge, Strength, and Values, we provide a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment across our K-8 and High School campuses. We are looking for passionate professionals who want to help our students develop strong minds and bodies, ready to lead with purpose.
We believe great schools are built by great teams. Teachers collaborate regularly, support one another, and are united around high expectations for students and each other.
Performance Academies is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Educator to join our team. We look for teachers who are passionate about driving academic growth and fostering an inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environment.
Position: Kindergarten teacher
Location: Middletown preparatory and fitness academy
Students participate in daily structured physical education - including martial arts, tennis, and soccer - as part of our whole-child approach to education.
Character-Driven
Culture: We teach daily lessons on respect, responsibility, and teamwork, reinforced by a structured uniform policy.
Impact-Focused
Environment: Our smaller, supportive classrooms ensure no child slips through the cracks, allowing you to truly personalize learning.
Supportive
Leadership: Our school leaders are highly visible and focused on helping teachers succeed through coaching, collaboration, and responsive support.
Instruction & student achievement
Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction using Performance Academies' curriculum and instructional resources.
Plan and implement lessons that meet the diverse learning needs of students through differentiation and data-informed instruction.
Monitor student progress using formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction to promote academic growth.
Create meaningful learning experiences that foster critical thinking, inquiry, and student engagement.
Maintain high academic expectations while supporting students in reaching ambitious learning goals.
Promote regular student attendance through engaging instruction and positive communication with students and families.
Classroom culture
Create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive.
Implement school-wide behavior expectations, character education, and positive behavior supports consistently.
Build strong relationships with students while supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth.
Ensure the safety and well-being of students by following all school policies and child protection procedures.
Family engagement
Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and classroom activities.
Collaborate with colleagues, instructional coaches, and school leaders to improve student outcomes.
Participate in parent conferences, intervention meetings, IEP/IAT meetings, and other student support processes.
Contribute to school-wide events, enrollment efforts, and community engagement activities.
Professional responsibilities
Participate in ongoing professional learning and school-based meetings.
Maintain accurate student records, classroom documentation, and instructional materials.
Uphold the mission, values, policies, and professional expectations of Performance Academies.
Perform other duties that support the success of students and the school community.
Believes every child can achieve at high levels.
Thrives in a structured school environment.
Enjoys building relationships with students and families.
Uses data to improve instruction.
Values teamwork and continuous growth.
We are proud to offer a total compensation package that supports the health, wellness and livelihood of our staff.
We offer competitive salaries and annual cost of living adjustments, as well as performance bonus potential (based on enrollment and academic performance).
Join the BEST school in the Neighborhood!
If you're passionate about helping students achieve academically, grow in character, and discover their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that's making a lasting impact in the lives of students every day.
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in education or a related field and possess or be eligible for state teaching certification. Proven experience working with K-8 students in diverse settings and proficiency with digital instructional tools are required.
Market context
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