Teach, Lead and Grow with Us

Career Opportunities

At the Intergenerational Schools, innovation isn’t a buzzword—it’s how we work. Join a team of dedicated educators and professional staff who believe every student deserves a transformative education, and every staff member deserves the space to grow, experiment, and foster bright futures for students and a stronger community for all.

Why Work at the Intergenerational Schools

For over 25 years, the Intergenerational Schools have been rethinking what elementary and middle-grade education can be. We’ve built a culture and community where teachers and staff are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and take ownership of their careers and grow—not despite accountability, but because of it.

We are an award-winning nonprofit public charter school network and meet the same academic standards as traditional districts, but we have greater flexibility to chart our own path. As a teacher, you’ll have the freedom to teach in ways that honor how students actually learn: through relationships, curiosity, and meaningful experiences that extend beyond worksheets and test prep.

Working at the Intergenerational Schools isn’t about following a script. It’s about solving problems creatively, adapting to each student’s needs and fostering vibrant a community of lifelong learners —together.

Who Thrives Here

The Teachers and Staff We’re Looking For

You don’t have to fit a mold to work at the Intergenerational Schools. But the educators and staff who thrive here tend to share a few things:

  • You see education as a tool for justice. Every child deserves access to excellent, transformative learning—no exceptions.
  • You believe everyone has something to teach and something to learn. From the youngest students to the oldest volunteers, every voice matters.
  • You’re a creative problem-solver. You enjoy experimenting, iterating, and finding solutions that make learning stick.
  • You embrace innovation—and a little healthy disruption. You’re willing to question the status quo and try something new.
  • You’re passionate about your craft. Teaching or working in an environment that supports lifelong learning energizes you, and you’re always looking for ways to grow.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.

What We Offer

Benefits and Growth Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefit plans, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • Retirement plan through the State Teachers Retirement System (STERS)or School Employees Retirement System (SERS)
  • Paid sick, and personal leave
  • Vacation for year-round employees
  • Professional development funding and opportunities

Room to Grow

Whether you’re passionate about perfecting your practice in the classroom or preparing to lead a school, we’ll help you chart your path. Our structure creates unique opportunities for teachers and staff to grow—both within and beyond the classroom.

Teachers collaborate across our two campuses to develop curriculum, solve challenges, and support each other’s professional goals. Staff participate in coaching cycles, workshops, and ongoing training. And everyone benefits from our commitment to lifelong learning: at the Intergenerational Schools, we believe that everyone is both a teacher and a learner for life.

Perspectives Welcome

We welcome educators and staff at all stages of their careers. Whether you’re just beginning or bringing decades of experience, your insights help shape our approach—and your time here will shape how you understand what it means to teach, lead and learn in a dynamic intergenerational community.

Current Opportunities

Community Meetings

For information about this topic, please log into Bloomz or contact your student's school.

Sports, Clubs & After School

Beyond the school day, students at the Intergenerational Schools have opportunities to explore their interests, build new skills, and connect with peers through a variety of after-school clubs and activities. These programs are led by teachers, parent volunteers, and community partners, and they change throughout the year based on student interest and available resources.

From creative arts and storytelling to cooking, gardening, journalism, and theater, clubs offer students a chance to discover what excites them in a supportive, multi-age environment. Recent clubs have included crochet, upcycling, health leadership, Girl Scouts, theater in partnership with Playhouse Square, cooking through Food Strong, and student journalism. Each campus offers different programs each quarter, so check Bloomz for current offerings and sign-up information.

On-Site After-School Care at TIS-East

The Intergenerational School – East partners with the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio to provide on-site after-school care. Families interested in this program should enroll directly through the Boys & Girls Club.

Transportation to Off-Site Childcare

Both campuses provide bus transportation to participating childcare centers near each school. Current participating centers include:

Near West:

  • Horizon Education Centers
  • Tiny Footsteps Child Enrichment Center

TIS-East:

  • East End Neighborhood House
  • Fundamentals Academy
  • The Meeting Place
  • Boys & Girls Club
  • Starting Point

Note: This list is subject to change. Please contact your campus to confirm current after-school transportation options to off-site childcare facilities.

Near West: (216) 961-4308
TIS-East: (216) 721-0120