Accel Schoolsposted 10 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Highland Park, MI
51-100 employees

About the position

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified P.E. Teacher for Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan, for the 2024-2025 school year. This role is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students, and we are looking for passionate educators who are excited to bring the curriculum to life. The ideal candidate will create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school that serves students from PK to 8th grade, offering a well-rounded education that includes community service learning and competitive sports. Celebrating a decade of service to the Highland Park community, the school is known for its welcoming staff and faculty, and is part of ACCEL Schools, a network of public charter schools serving K-12 students across the United States since 2014. As a P.E. Teacher, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering lesson plans, differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, and maintaining accurate records of student progress. You will utilize research-based best practices in your daily planning and classroom instruction, manage student behavior, and create a positive learning environment. Additionally, you will communicate with families regarding their child's academic and social-emotional growth, incorporate technology into your teaching, and collaborate effectively with colleagues. This position also involves participating in non-instructional activities and performing other duties as assigned. We are looking for candidates who hold an active and current state of Michigan teaching license in the appropriate content area, possess a Bachelor's degree in education or a related field, and have a high level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment. Excellent communication skills, the ability to manage confidential information, and experience working with students in various school settings are essential for this role. Candidates must also be able to pass federal and state criminal background checks and have experience working within an urban environment.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year
  • Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
  • Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
  • Manage student behavior in the classroom
  • Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
  • Utilize school approved curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
  • Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms
  • Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
  • Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Active and current state of Michigan teaching license in appropriate content area
  • Bachelor's degree in education or related field
  • High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to properly manage confidential information
  • Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
  • Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
  • Experience working within an urban environment

Benefits

  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement contributions
  • Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
  • Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Voluntary short-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary long-term disability insurance
  • Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
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