1st Grade Teacher

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 1st Grade Teacher at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan. The teacher will provide a superior education for all students, creating a positive classroom environment that prioritises student learning and social-emotional development.

Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school providing PK-8th grade students with a well-rounded education, including community service learning and competitive sports. The school is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and delivering lesson plans, modifying them as needed during the school year
• Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Maintaining accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Utilising research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
• Managing student behaviour in the classroom
• Creating a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
• Utilising school-approved curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
• Implementing school-wide culture expectations and norms
• Communicating and meeting with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
• Incorporating technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
• Participating in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed
• Collaborating and communicating effectively with colleagues
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Active and current state of Michigan teaching license in the appropriate content area
• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to properly manage confidential information
• Ability to supervise students of various ages in different school settings
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience working within an urban environment

Benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and its network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals