Kindergarten Teacher

Global Education Excellence•Melvindale, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Educational Excellence (GEE) operates charter schools across Southeast Michigan focused on academic achievement and community. The Kindergarten Teacher delivers engaging, data-driven instruction in an elementary classroom setting, manages classroom culture, and supports the whole-child development of students. The position is based at Red Oak Academy in Melvindale, Michigan, and reports to the Academy Principal. GEE staff benefit from structured mentorship, weekly professional development, and a collaborative school culture. The job description describes the general nature and level of work expected and may be amended to meet organizational needs. GEE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate elementary endorsement, or eligibility for certification through the Michigan State Board of Education.
Candidates without a Michigan teaching certificate may qualify through enrollment in GEE's Career Advancement Program (CAP); eligibility is determined at the time of application.
Satisfactory criminal background check.
Ability to perform physical demands including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver standards-aligned instruction that produces measurable student growth.
Build positive, achievement-focused relationships with students.
Use formative and summative assessment data to adjust instruction and meet individual student needs.
Implement a tiered system of support within the classroom.
Coordinate instruction within and across grade levels.
Communicate regularly with parents, coaches, and administrators regarding student progress.
Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and collaborative planning sessions.
Maintain a safe, organized, and productive classroom environment.