Middle School Science Teacher

Education-Management-; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Education Management & Networks, Inc. (EMAN) in Detroit, MI, is hiring a Middle School Science Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year.

You will plan and deliver core science instruction, assess progress, and communicate with families, within a collaborative team of educators. You'll need a Michigan Teaching Certificate with an Integrated Science endorsement or be pursuing certification; EMAN supports certification and professional development, including Friday PD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an Integrated Science (DI) 6-12 Endorsement, or actively pursuing certification through an approved pathway.
• Strong classroom management, organizational skills, and commitment to growth.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with students and families.
• 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

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 practices

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Teaching multilingual learners

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate with Integrated Science (DI) 6-12 Endorsement

ITC pathway willingness

Tools

Google Classroom

SMART Boards

Job description

Education Management & Networks | Full time

Middle School Science Teacher

Detroit, United States | Posted on 08/24/2026

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 Oakland International Academy

Oakland International Academy is a K-12 public charter school serving more than 800 students. It is dedicated to providing a high-quality, inclusive education that meets the diverse needs of its students and prepares graduates for future success. Through innovative teaching practices, engaging learning experiences, and a curriculum aligned with Michigan standards, OIA fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and collaboration. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Schools' honors across K-12, including 'Top 10 in Detroit' rankings, OIA remains committed to empowering every student with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to achieve their full potential.

About the Role

Oakland International 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 an Integrated Science (DI) 6-12 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 practices

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an Integrated Science (DI) 6-12 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

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.