About the Team

ACCEL Schools is seeking highly-qualified GSRP Associate Teachers in Highland Park, MI dedicated to providing a superior education for all students in our upcoming 2024-2025 school year! We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. 

With a network of 60 charter schools and growing, ACCEL Schools employs a diverse staff of passionate administrators and educators who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We work tirelessly to raise student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while committed to participating in ongoing professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset.

About the Opportunity:

Responsibilities include - 

• Deliver highly effective daily lessons based on student need, rooted in High scope based instructional practices.
•  Assist in setting academic goals with families. 
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students. 
• Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students. 
• Create, establish, and follow a consistent daily routine. 
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues. 
• Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child. 
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues. 
• Knowledge of ASQ assessments 
• Maintain up to date CPR and First Aid Training 
• Perform other duties as assigned

About You:

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; or CDA certification in preschool with 2 or more years of experience. 
• Knowledge of High Scope Curriculum 
• Knowledge of COR note taking and ASQ assessments 
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring. 
• High quality written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to properly manage confidential information 
• Ability to supervise students in all school settings, including in a classroom, on playground or in another play setting, in a meal room, and/or transitioning between any of these settings 
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks 
• Ability to pass State of Michigan licensing background checks 
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80 high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• 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

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000 instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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