27/28 Instructional Candidate Pool

Phalen Leadership Academies • Redford, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is building a general instructional candidate pool for current and anticipated openings across its schools. Candidates may be considered for immediate openings or future opportunities as hiring needs arise. Roles may 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 who support 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 vary by position and campus needs.

The position is associated with Discovery Creative Pathways (DCP) Redford, a K–8 campus in Redford, Michigan. The campus emphasizes intellectual growth, critical thinking, a love of learning, extracurricular opportunities, and a close-knit school community.

PLA is an education nonprofit that operates schools and provides programs including Summer Advantage, Reading and Math Advantage, and Skilled US. The organization describes career advancement and expanded income opportunities for its staff. PLA is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Passion for working with students and families in underserved communities.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher for teaching and intervention roles, where required.
• 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.
• 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

• Healthcare insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and participation in professional communities within the school
• Career advancement opportunities
• Expanded income opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time