K-8 Teacher at Detroit Merit Charter Academy (2026-27 School Year)
About The Position
School Information: Located in Detroit, MI, Detroit Merit Charter Academy opened in 2003 and serves 700+ K-8 students every year. At Detroit Merit, you can connect purpose with passion. To learn more about Detroit Merit Charter Academy click here . Why Choose Detroit Merit Charter Academy: Starting pay above market scales. Competitive benefits at affordable rates. Supported by an experienced leadership team. Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras. We make all decisions based on three core values: high expectations, effort, and fostering a caring community. Personalized development and coaching opportunities. Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS). One of Detroit's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For. Duties and Responsibilities: Ready to Place Teacher (RPT) is a great way to bring your passion for being a teacher to our school! We are looking to pro-actively hire talented teachers for the upcoming school year before classroom openings become available. As the school starts to map out the classroom schedule for the upcoming school year, RPTs will be assigned a specific classroom and will work with their school leadership and other teachers in the same grade level to best prepare for the school year.
Requirements
- Hold a valid teacher license or meet alternative requirements.
- NHA will support you through your alternative certification journey.
Responsibilities
- Prepare to assume responsibility of a classroom teacher when a vacancy becomes available
- Create a classroom environment that is engaging and conducive to learning.
- Leverage a curriculum proven to drive the academic success of students. A set of curricular resources are there for you to take and implement in your classroom based on the needs of students.
- Analyze and use student data to inform your teaching.
- Participate collaboratively and professionally with fellow teachers and support staff to meet the goals and individual needs of each student.
Benefits
- Starting pay above market scales.
- Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
- Supported by an experienced leadership team.
- Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
- Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
- We make all decisions based on three core values: high expectations, effort, and fostering a caring community.
- Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
- Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
- One of Detroit's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
