1st Grade Teacher

Accel-Schools; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Voluntary disability insurance

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 1st Grade Teacher for Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan, to deliver engaging lessons and foster student growth. This PK-8 charter school emphasizes community service, sports, and a well-rounded education, with dedicated staff and a focus on social-emotional development.

The role requires planning, differentiation, and collaboration with families, using approved curricula and technology to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Active Michigan teaching license in the appropriate content area.
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Experience with growth-focused coaching, frequent observations and action planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to adjust during the school year.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners' needs.
• Maintain accurate records of students' progress and development.
• Utilize research-based practices in daily planning and instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom.
• Create a positive classroom environment that supports learning.
• Incorporate technology to support daily classroom practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate with families.

Skills

Michigan teaching license

Effective communication

Coaching and feedback

Urban education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 1st Grade Teacher at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student. We want our teachers to be excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Be part of the difference at Barber Preparatory Academy! 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. Celebrating 10 years of service to the Highland Park community, the school is known for its welcoming staff and faculty. Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
• Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
• Manage student behavior in the classroom
• Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
• Utilize school approved curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms
• Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues
• Perform other duties as assigned

About You

• Active and current state of Michigan teaching license in appropriate content area
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to properly manage confidential information
• Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience working within an urban environment

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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