1st Grade Teacher: Growth, Data-Driven & CAP Path

Global-Educational-Excellence; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Educational Excellence (GEE) is seeking an Elementary Teacher for a K–5 classroom at Central Academy in Ann Arbor, MI. The role focuses on engaging instruction, strong classroom culture, and whole-child development.

The ideal candidate will hold a Michigan teaching certificate or eligibility, with CAP options available, and complete a background check to join a collaborative team focused on student growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with elementary endorsement, or eligibility.
• CAP provides a pathway to Michigan certification as determined at application.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver standards-aligned instruction with measurable student growth.
• Foster positive, achievement-focused relationships with students.
• Use data from formative and summative assessments to tailor instruction.
• Implement a tiered system of support within the classroom.
• Coordinate instruction across grade levels.
• Communicate progress with parents, coaches, and administrators.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and collaborative planning.
• Maintain a safe, organized, productive classroom environment.

Skills

Formative assessment

Data‑driven instruction

Differentiated instruction

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Michigan teaching certificate or eligibility

CAP enrollment option

Background check clearance

Job description

Global Educational Excellence (GEE) is seeking an Elementary Teacher for a K–5 classroom at Central Academy in Ann Arbor, MI. The role focuses on engaging instruction, strong classroom culture, and whole-child development.

The ideal candidate will hold a Michigan teaching certificate or eligibility, with CAP options available, and complete a background check to join a collaborative team focused on student growth.