1st Grade Teacher

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 1st Grade Teacher at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student. We want our teachers to be excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Be part of the difference at Barber Preparatory Academy! Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school providing PK-8th grade students with a well-rounded education including community service learning and competitive sports. Celebrating 10 years of service to the Highland Park community, the school is known for its welcoming staff and faculty. Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity:

Responsibilities of the Teacher include to-

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

About You:

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

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)

Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary short-term disability insurance

Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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