K-8 Teacher at Fortis Academy (2026-27 School Year)
National Heritage Academies
Location
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Quick overview
Teachers are hired proactively as Ready to Place Teachers (RPTs) to prepare for future classroom vacancies by mapping schedules and collaborating with leadership and grade-level peers. Responsibilities include creating an engaging classroom environment, leveraging a proven curriculum, analyzing student data to inform teaching, and professionally collaborating to meet student needs.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a valid teacher license or meet alternative requirements, with support available for alternative certification journeys through NHA. The role requires readiness to assume full classroom responsibility and a commitment to implementing established curricula and data-driven instruction.
Job description
School Information
Located in Ypsilanti, MI, Fortis Academy opened in 2005 and serves students K-8. At Fortis, you can connect passion with purpose.
To learn more about Fortis Academy click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/fortis-academy/en].
Why Choose Fortis Academy
- Starting pay above market scales.
- Academically outperforms the local districts for the past 14 years.
- Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
- Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.
- Personalized development and coaching opportunities through a full mentoring program.
- Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
- Supported by an experienced leadership team.
- Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ready to Place Teacher (RPT) is a great way to bring your passion for being a teacher to our school! We are looking to pro-actively hire talented teachers for the upcoming school year before classroom openings become available. As the school starts to map out the classroom schedule for the upcoming school year, RPTs will be assigned a specific classroom and will work with their school leadership and other teachers in the same grade level to best prepare for the school year.
- Prepare to assume responsibility of a classroom teacher when a vacancy becomes available
- Create a classroom environment that is engaging and conducive to learning.
- Leverage a curriculum proven to drive the academic success of students. A set of curricular resources are there for you to take and implement in your classroom based on the needs of students.
- Analyze and use student data to inform your teaching.
- Participate collaboratively and professionally with fellow teachers and support staff to meet the goals and individual needs of each student.
Qualifications
• Hold a valid teacher license or meet alternative requirements. NHA will support you through your alternative certification journey.
Please click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/who-we-are] to find out more about our core values.
National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits at affordable rates