FAQ

Breakthrough Schools is hiring for a wide variety of positions. We are looking for general education and special education teachers, school leaders, school-based support staff, and network staff. We have teaching positions for grades Kindergarten to 8th grade, for both new and experienced teachers. Check our job board for all current positions.

Apply to available positions on Nimble here. 

We are always looking for excellent teachers! We need smart, mission-driven, motivated individuals to make this vision a reality. Our teachers need to hold a valid OH teaching license, or a substitute license with a Bachelor's degree. To learn more about the OH certification process, please visit the Ohio Department of Education website here.

Step 1 – Online Application

This is your first opportunity to tell us about yourself! When you complete the application, you will be asked to upload a resume and complete several short narrative response questions, including why you want to work in urban education and at one of our schools.

Step 2 – Phone Screen

If you meet basic qualifications, you will be asked for an initial interview by phone. A link will be emailed to you to schedule.

Step 3 – School-Based Interview

After a phone screen, the hiring team will match you with available positions and schedule an in-person interview with a school-based team. Candidates are required to complete a sample lesson when interviewing for a teacher position.

Step 4 – Join the Team!

Upon completing the reference checks, we will make an offer contingent on successfully completing your background check.

You should visit the Ohio Department of Education website for more information about transferring an out-of-state license here.

Yes, all Breakthrough Schools comply with any applicable state and federal laws, which means all of our teaching staff must hold a valid Ohio teaching license or a substitute license with a bachelor's degree.

We use Wit and Wisdom for ELA, iReady for math curriculum, and iReady for diagnostic benchmark assessments to monitor student growth.

See below for our newly updated teacher pay scale!

BPS Teacher Salary Scale

We’re always available to answer your specific questions. Please send an email to careers@breakthroughschools.org

You will also have the opportunity to ask questions during the phone screen to ensure you are being matched to the best available roles.