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4th Grade Teacher

Do you believe that every scholar deserves a high-quality education? 

Are you passionate about making a difference and teaching in underserved communities? 

Phalen Leadership Academies is currently looking for dedicated educators like YOU!!! 

We are currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year!

APPLY NOW!!!

Essential Job Tasks:

•  Design and deliver daily lessons and instructional material to assigned scholars to support both whole group lessons and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the learning needs of each scholar ensuring 100% of scholars meet their projected growth goals
• Identify, record, reflect on student needs and cooperate with the professional learning community to assess, plan, monitor, and implement methods to solve student health, attitude, and learning concern
•  Establish and maintain high standards of student behavior needed to achieve an optimal learning atmosphere in the classroom, maintaining 80% or greater of scholars throughout the year
• Provide a functional and attractive environment in the classroom conducive for learning and aligned to the curriculum ensuring 85% scholar satisfaction on classroom surveys
• Adhere to PLA’s behavior policy
• Administer assessments in a variety of forms (formative, summative, standardized, etc.) in accordance with PLA’s testing programs
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare student reports, and communicate with parents regarding child’s progress
• Communicate with parents, administration, and colleagues in a timely, effective manner
• Actively participate in professional development and the professional learning community
• Share in the sponsorship of student activities and participate in faculty committees as agreed upon
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Preferred Credential OR Enrolled in an accredited teacher licensing program
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Strength in using data to drive instruction
• Willingness to align your mission with the vision of PLA’s Core Values

Location: Distinctive College Prep, 17175 Olympia, Redford Charter Twp, MI 48240

Why should you apply? PLA offers student loan forgiveness and support (for those who qualify), competitive salary and benefits, and strong professional development, leverage & integrated technology, appreciation and recognition year-round, participation in a free summer program & job training program for your dependents, and additional income opportunities. 

Who We Are:

At PLA, we share an unwavering belief and passion for educating and empowering scholars from under-served communities driven by our Core Values: children first, respect, determination, continuous improvement, and gratitude. Our approach to leading successful schools builds on over 20 years of experience running educational programs for children, the latest scientific research, and the best practices throughout the nation.

To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we hire only the best of the best educators & industry leaders and invest heavily in our faculty through ongoing professional development and support. We value people like you, people with a dedication to excellence and a passion for helping all our scholars develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed while fueling their aspirations for the future.

PLA is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify in all states that require it.

Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.