We’re On A Mission
In our city, thousands of kids don’t have access to a great, free school - yet. Since 2009, our small and growing group of dedicated educators and business leaders, with a tremendous amount of community support, has been working day in and day out to change that. A lot has happened since then. We have partnered up with our local city school district, gained some major national support, and most importantly have grown into a thriving network of 11 schools serving nearly 3,300 students.
Student Performance, Breakthrough Schools
Student Performance, All K-8 Schools in Cleveland
All results from latest Ohio Department of Education Report (September 2016)
We’re on our way to serving 5,000+ students across Cleveland. We’re looking for people like you to help us get there. Passionate, smart, motivated, driven, and hard-working educators, managers, and leaders who care a ton about kids.
Meet Your Future Colleagues

Chandra Johnson
3rd Grade Title Teacher, Citizens Academy & CUTR Graduate
I think that every teacher loves what they do, I know I do. The icing on the cake is having the ability to do it at a school that is full of teachers where it shows. Every person in this building cares about our students and that is sets CA and Breakthrough apart.

Cory Hylton
Operations Manager, E Prep Cliffs Campus
My belief is that both students and teachers are looking for and deserve an educational program that is tailored to support their needs by leveraging their strengths and providing opportunities to continually improve their performance. Breakthrough provides that chance.
Where will you thrive?
What makes Breakthrough unique? Students thrive in different settings, and that teachers thrive in different settings. Because of this, Breakthrough's schools offer distinct educational approaches to students, families, teachers, and community members. Each school is part of one of these exciting, proven, effective school models.
Citizens
Citizens Leadership
Preparatory
Are You Ready For This?
We’re growing, we’re hiring, and we need the best talent for our students. Is that you? If so, let’s get started. We have a quote hanging on our wall, and we believe it: “This is your world. Shape it or someone else will.” Let’s do this, together.