Dynamic 2nd Grade Teacher - Inspire & Grow

ACCEL Schools LLC; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary short-term disability

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is hiring a 2nd Grade Teacher for Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, MI. The teacher will develop engaging lesson plans, differentiate instruction, and maintain accurate progress records to support student growth and SEL development.

The role requires an active MI teaching license, a Bachelor's in Education, and strong collaboration with families and colleagues in a growth-focused coaching environment.

Qualifications

• 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 skills.
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Urban education experience

Michigan teaching license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

ACCEL Schools is hiring a 2nd Grade Teacher for Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, MI. The teacher will develop engaging lesson plans, differentiate instruction, and maintain accurate progress records to support student growth and SEL development.

The role requires an active MI teaching license, a Bachelor's in Education, and strong collaboration with families and colleagues in a growth-focused coaching environment.