Math Teacher

About Cincinnati Acceleration Academy

Our Cincinnati academy is the newest location in a national network of Acceleration Academies serving credit-deficient and disengaged high school students across multiple states. You are joining an established organization with a proven model and the full support of a national team, while helping shape a brand-new academy from the ground up. It is the rare combination of startup energy and the stability of a network that has done this successfully for years.

The RoleAs a Math Content Coach (Math Teacher), you will serve as the primary instructional resource for our Graduation Candidates (GCs), delivering competency-based content, supporting personalized learning, and guiding students toward graduation and post-secondary success. You’ll work with a collaborative team to provide academic, social-emotional, and career-oriented support that empowers each learner’s journey. 

Work Location: 4030 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229

This position is onsite at Cincinnati Acceleration Academy. Additional cities listed on this posting reflect the surrounding areas we recruit from, not alternate work sites.

Key Responsibilities

Enrollment

• Support new GC enrollment through recruitment and engagement efforts
• Assist with the development of Personalized Learning Plans for GCs

Retention

• Serve as an advisor for assigned GCs by maintaining communication with learners and their support team
• Monitor attendance, academic progress, and overall wellness to ensure consistent engagement and achievement

Academics

• Plan and deliver content-area instruction in both individual and small group settings
• Monitor GC academic progress toward course completion and mastery using formative and summative assessments
• Analyze and use academic data to inform instruction and improve outcomes
• Provide remediation and enrichment opportunities to address learning gaps and accelerate success
• Participate in professional development, data meetings, and school/community events

Advocacy

• Collaborate with the GC support team to develop personalized learning pathways, transition strategies, and incentive plans
• Represent the academy in community events and contribute to academy-wide initiatives
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy’s mission

What We’re Looking ForEducation: Bachelor’s degree required, Master's preferredLicensure Pathways: Not Yet Fully Licensed in Ohio? You May Still Be a Fit.

The right experience and heart for this work matter most. If your Ohio licensure is still in process or you are transferring from another state, we want to talk.

• Already licensed:an active Ohio Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12) license in Integrated Mathematics is ideal and makes you immediately placeable.
• Licensed out of state: we support Ohio license transfer, and our academy processes and signs off on Ohio credentialing in-house.
• On the alternative pathway:candidates with a bachelor’s degree in math or a related field may qualify to teach through Ohio’s substitute licensure pathway, and we support your path to full licensure through the Alternative Resident Educator pathway.

We will map the pathway that fits your situation. Our goal is to get great educators in front of students, not to screen out anyone whose paperwork is still in motion. All hires complete Ohio BCI/FBI background checks and Rapback enrollment.

Experience: 2+ years of teaching experience (high school preferred)Skills: Strong communication, time management, instructional planning, and collaboration skillsPassion: A deep commitment to helping at-risk youth succeed academically and personally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in non-traditional or at-risk youth settings
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
• Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies and alternative education models
• Experience with competency-based learning, instructional coaching, or project-based education
• Strong comfort with educational technology tools and platforms

Why Join Us?Being part of Acceleration Academies means joining a team that’s dedicated to transforming student outcomes. Here, you’ll directly impact students’ lives, championing their growth, resilience, and path to graduation.

We Value Our Team’s Well-beingWe prioritize the holistic well-being of our team members and their families through comprehensive benefits:

Competitive Compensation: starts at $60,000Retirement Security: As a public school employee in Ohio, you are enrolled in either the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System (SERS), providing you with a defined benefit pension plan designed to support your long-term financial future.Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Company Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance options are available to protect you and your loved ones.Flexible Paid Time Off: Encouraging a healthy work-life balance through adaptable FTO.Wellness Support: Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources.Employee Referral Incentives: Rewarding you for helping us build a talented team.Professional Development: Certification reimbursement programs to invest in your growth.Bonus Opportunities: Celebrating milestones and achievements with performance-based bonuses.

Physical & Work Environment

• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
• Work in a collaborative classroom or office setting and may involve exposure to outdoor weather during events
• Occasional travel between nearby academy sites may be required to support student needs or operational coverage

Ready to Make a Difference?If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and shaping the future of education, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in redefining what’s possible for students everywhere.

Third-Party Agency & Recruiter Notice for Acceleration AcademiesAgencies presenting candidates must have an active, nonexpired Master Services Agreement and be formally engaged by an Acceleration Academies Recruiter. Resumes submitted outside these terms will be considered the property of Acceleration Academies.

Equal Opportunity EmployerAcceleration Academies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All roles at Acceleration Academies include core responsibilities that are fundamental to student success and overall academy operations. Applicants should carefully review the job description to ensure they can meet these requirements. Essential duties typically include:

• Consistent, reliable attendance during scheduled work hours

• On-site presence (for roles designated as in-person/onsite)

• Management of assigned workload and productivity expectations

• Ability to perform job functions in an open, student-centered workspace

If you believe you may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the role, Acceleration Academies will engage in an interactive process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please note that accommodations cannot remove essential job functions or fundamentally alter the nature of the role.