1st Grade Teacher — EL Education & Student Growth

Gecs Inc; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Flint Cultural Center Academy is seeking qualified teachers certified to teach in Michigan, with a strong academic record and a commitment to EL Education practices. The role emphasizes building a positive classroom culture, strong family partnerships, and collaboration across campus to maximize student learning.

Candidates should be prepared for extracurricular involvement and ongoing professional development, with an emphasis on high character and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Be highly qualified and certified to teach in the State of Michigan and possess the necessary educational background and certification for the position as determined by the FCCA.
• A valid State of Michigan ZG certification with subject area endorsement. Preferred for upper elementary middle level.
• Have an outstanding record of academic achievement and extracurricular leadership.
• Be willing to participate in a variety of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities including staff development and curriculum development.
• Be a person of demonstrated high character, with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Have experience demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build a classroom culture in which students love learning and love coming to school.
• Positive student/teacher relationship matter most at FCCA.
• With the rest of the faculty and staff, commit to growing in the individual and collective implementation and application of the EL Education Core Practices.
• Develop strong relationships with families, welcoming their support and encouraging investment in their child's education and formation.
• Use individual and group student performance information to make instructional adaptations that ensure non-normative gains for each student.
• Work alongside educators from the Cultural Center institutions to build a cohesive campus-wide culture that demonstrates collaboration by adults focused on the maximum benefit for students.

Education

State of Michigan teaching certification

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Flint Cultural Center Academy is seeking qualified teachers certified to teach in Michigan, with a strong academic record and a commitment to EL Education practices. The role emphasizes building a positive classroom culture, strong family partnerships, and collaboration across campus to maximize student learning.

Candidates should be prepared for extracurricular involvement and ongoing professional development, with an emphasis on high character and effective communication.