Elementary Teacher: $5K Bonus + Career Growth

Wayne RESA; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Caniff Liberty Academy is hiring for the 2026–2027 school year. You’ll teach core subjects and help diverse learners, including English language learners, build skills to reach college and beyond.

Certification: Michigan Teaching Certificate with K-8 Self-Contained Endorsement preferred; ITC pathway available. EMAN offers tuition assistance, mentoring in the first 3 years, and on-site professional development every Friday afternoon.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
• Michigan Teaching Certificate with K-8 Self-Contained Endorsement, or pursuing certification via approved pathway.
• Strong classroom management, organizational skills, and commitment to growth.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver core subject instruction matched to each student's current level.
• Assess student progress regularly and adjust instruction based on results.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on progress, behavior, and goals.
• Work with teachers and school leadership to improve curriculum and classroom practice.
• Maintain accurate records, including grades, attendance, and IEP/504 documentation.
• Participate in faculty meetings, school events, and professional development activities.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Strong communication skills

Relationship building with students &…

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary Classroom
  
  
• Date Posted:
  7/22/2026
  
  
• Location:
  Caniff Liberty Academy
  
  
• District:
  Oakland International Academy

Elementary Teacher

LOCATION

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday, onsite, following the school calendar. 181 instructional days.

START DATE

August 17, 2026

COMPENSATION

Base salary plus up to $5,000 bonus

BENEFITS

TIMEFRAME

2026-2027 School Year

About EMAN

Education Management & Networks, Inc. (EMAN) is an education management organization that partners with public charter schools across Southeast Michigan. Founded in 2003, EMAN supports a network of schools serving 3,000+ students and more than 200 employees. EMAN provides the operational, financial, academic, HR, compliance, and student support infrastructure that helps schools run well and serve families effectively.

We're proud to be a great place to work, with 4.0+ average ratings across Glassdoor, Indeed, and other hiring platforms from our employees.

About Caniff Liberty Academy

Caniff Liberty Academy is a K-8 public school in Hamtramck, Michigan, serving more than 500 students. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its outstanding elementary and middle school programs, Caniff is committed to providing a high-quality academic experience in a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Through strong instruction, dedicated staff, and a focus on student success, Caniff continues to serve as a supportive learning environment for its community.

About the Role

Caniff Liberty Academy is hiring for the 2026–2027 school year. You'll do more than teach core subjects: you'll help students from diverse backgrounds, including English language learners, build the skills and confidence to get to college and beyond

Certification: A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a K-8 Self-Contained Endorsement is preferred. If you're not yet certified but are willing to work toward it, including through Michigan's Interim Teaching Certificate (ITC) pathway, we want to hear from you. We know many strong educators come to the classroom through alternative routes, and we don't want that to be a barrier to applying. EMAN offers a tuition assistance program to assist all teaching staff in attaining certification or pursuing a higher degree in the field of education. We also offer mentoring within their first 3 years of teaching and professional development onsite for all staff by dedicating every Friday afternoon to professional development.

What You'll Do

• Plan and deliver core subject instruction matched to each student's current level
• Assess student progress regularly and adjust instruction based on results
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on progress, behavior, and goals
• Work with teachers and school leadership to improve curriculum and classroom practice
• Maintain accurate records, including grades, attendance, and IEP/504 documentation
• Participate in faculty meetings, school events, and professional development activities

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with K-8 Self-Contained Endorsement, or actively pursuing certification through an approved pathway (see above)
• Strong classroom management, organizational skills, and commitment to growth
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with students and families

Preferred:

• Experience with Google Classroom, SMART Boards, or similar classroom tech
• Experience teaching multilingual learners or English language learners
• Competitive base salary plus a performance bonus up to $5,000
• Free medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, including toward a Master's degree
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off: full pay for personal days and holidays

How to Apply

If you're excited to help kids from all backgrounds see a path to college and a brighter future, we'd love to hear from you. We review applications on a rolling basis and move quickly once we connect.
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EMAN is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Postings current as of 10/28/2026 10:02:23 PM CST.

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