Inspiring 2nd Grade Teacher - Growth Path & Benefits

Accel-Schools; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 2nd Grade Teacher at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan. You will deliver engaging lessons, differentiate instruction, and monitor student progress to support academic growth and social-emotional development.

As part of ACCEL Schools, you’ll collaborate with colleagues, engage families, and implement a curriculum that respects diverse backgrounds while maintaining a positive, safe classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Active and current state of Michigan teaching license in appropriate content area.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• 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

Communication

Coaching

Classroom management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Job description

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 2nd Grade Teacher at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan. You will deliver engaging lessons, differentiate instruction, and monitor student progress to support academic growth and social-emotional development.

As part of ACCEL Schools, you’ll collaborate with colleagues, engage families, and implement a curriculum that respects diverse backgrounds while maintaining a positive, safe classroom environment.