Middle School ELA Teacher ($5,000 Annual Bonus for Certified Staff)

Phalen Leadership Academies • Redford Charter Township, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) seeks a passionate and devoted Middle School ELA Teacher to create a caring, rigorous learning environment and support scholars’ academic and social development. The teacher sets ambitious achievement goals, holds scholars accountable, plans and delivers rigorous instruction, assesses mastery, tracks progress, and intervenes or adjusts instruction as needed.

The role focuses on meeting scholars’ projected ELA growth goals, supporting classroom satisfaction and attendance, encouraging persistence through the academic year, and accelerating progress for scholars performing below grade level. The position is based at Discovery Creative Pathways (DCP) Redford, a K–8 campus in Redford, Michigan, that emphasizes a close-knit community, intellectual growth, critical thinking, and a love of learning.

PLA is an education nonprofit operating schools and providing additional programs, including summer learning, reading and math intervention, and workforce development. The organization describes opportunities for career advancement and expanded income through its network programs.

Requirements

• Passion for working with students and families in underserved communities.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with appropriate endorsements if applicable.
• Valid state teacher license or enrollment in a credentialing program.
• Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment.
• Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction.

Responsibilities

• Create a powerful learning environment that supports scholars’ academic and social success.
• Set ambitious goals for student achievement and hold scholars accountable for accomplishing them.
• Plan and deliver rigorous instruction.
• Assess scholars for mastery and track their progress.
• Intervene or adjust instruction as necessary to support scholar success.
• Work toward the stated deliverables: 100% of scholars meeting projected ELA growth goals; 85% scholar satisfaction on classroom surveys; 90% scholar persistence through the academic year; 95% average daily scholar attendance; and 1.5 years of growth for each scholar performing below grade level.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with the market.
• Healthcare insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and participation in professional communities within the school.
• Incentive and bonus opportunities, including a $5,000 annual bonus for certified staff.
• Career advancement and expanded income opportunities through PLA’s network programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level