27/28 Instructional Candidate Pool

Phalen Leadership Academies • Pleasant Plains Township, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is building a general instructional candidate pool to identify educators and instructional support professionals for current and anticipated openings across its schools. Candidates may be considered for immediate openings or future opportunities as hiring needs arise. Potential roles include lower elementary teachers (K–2), upper elementary teachers (3–5), middle school teachers (6–8), elective and specials teachers, special education teachers, teaching assistants, 1:1 paraprofessionals, and reading interventionists.

PLA educators and instructional support staff are mission-driven professionals committed to supporting the academic and social-emotional growth of scholars in underserved communities. Across roles, staff contribute to structured, joyful, high-expectations learning environments. Responsibilities and qualifications depend on the position and campus needs.

The campus described is Discovery Creative Pathways (DCP) Harper Woods, a tuition-free charter school serving K–8 scholars in the Harper Woods, Michigan area. Its educators foster a love of learning through rigorous curriculum and high-quality instruction, using innovative teaching methods and technologies. The school offers extracurricular activities including basketball, soccer, dance, martial arts, drama club, cheerleading, garden club, and tutoring, and works with support staff, educators, and families to foster joy and belonging.

PLA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and prohibits discrimination and harassment on protected grounds. The application states that applying does not obligate PLA to hire the applicant; employment, if offered, may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice. Applicants attest that their application information is complete and accurate and authorize PLA to contact their references.

Requirements

• Passion for working with students and families in underserved communities.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher for teaching and intervention roles, where required.
• A valid state teacher license or enrollment in an approved credentialing program for teaching roles.
• Experience supporting instruction, interventions, or classroom management.
• Ability to use data to support instructional or intervention planning.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver or support high-quality, standards-aligned instruction, depending on the role.
• Provide small-group or individualized academic support, particularly in reading.
• Support inclusive classroom environments and differentiated instruction.
• Monitor scholar progress and support data-driven instructional decisions.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education teams, and school leadership.
• Support scholar behavior, engagement, and classroom routines.
• Partner with families and school staff to support scholar success.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation; teacher base salaries are described as competitively aligned with the market.
• Healthcare insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and participation in professional communities within the school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed