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1st Grade Teacher

Global Educational Excellence/GEE

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#Professional Development#Classroom Management#Student Growth#Charter School#Formative Assessment#Elementary Education#K-5#Academic Achievement
#Summative Assessment
#Career Advancement Program
#1st Grade Teacher
#Michigan Teaching Certificate
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Location

Ypsilanti Charter Township, Michigan

Quick overview

The teacher is responsible for designing and delivering standards-aligned, data-driven instruction to foster student growth in a K-5 classroom. They must also maintain a productive learning environment while coordinating with parents, coaches, and administrators to support student development.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and a valid Michigan teaching certificate or be eligible for the Career Advancement Program. A satisfactory criminal background check is also required for employment.

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Job description

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Location: Global Tech

FLSA Status: Exempt | Full-Time

Reports To: Academy Principal

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, merit pay bonus, 401(k)

About gee

Global Educational Excellence (GEE) operates a network of charter schools across Southeast Michigan focused on academic achievement and community. Our staff benefit from structured mentorship, weekly professional development, and a collaborative school culture.

Position Summary

The Elementary Teacher delivers engaging, data-driven instruction in a K–5 classroom setting, manages classroom culture, and supports the whole-child development of each student.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate elementary endorsement, or eligibility for certification through the Michigan State Board of Education
  • Candidates who do not yet hold a Michigan teaching certificate may qualify through enrollment in GEE's Career Advancement Program (CAP), which provides a supported pathway to Michigan certification. CAP eligibility is determined at the time of application.
  • Satisfactory criminal background check
  • Core responsibilities
  • Design and deliver standards-aligned instruction that produces measurable student growth
  • Build positive, achievement-focused relationships with students
  • Use formative and summative assessment data to adjust instruction and meet individual student needs
  • Implement a tiered system of support within the classroom
  • Coordinate instruction within and across grade levels
  • Communicate regularly with parents, coaches, and administrators regarding student progress
  • Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and collaborative planning sessions
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and productive classroom environment

Physical requirements

Must be able to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for extended periods. Work environment includes elevated noise levels.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Supplemental insurance
  • Merit pay bonus

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Global Educational Excellence/GEE

Global Educational Excellence (GEE) is an educational management company that was founded in 1998. GEE is dedicated to offering communities exceptional schools of choice at no-cost to the families we serve. Our network of public school academies plays a key role in the academic...

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IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypeEducational
Size501-1,000 employees
HQAnn Arbor
Founded1998

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Global Educational Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.#HPGEE

How To Apply: Global Educational Excellence (GEE)

2455 S. Industrial Hwy., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

careers.gee-edu.com | hr@gee-edu.com | (734) 369-9500

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Michigan 1st Grade Teacher market context

In Michigan, 1st grade teaching roles are commonly tied to elementary staffing needs and can be competitive because schools look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree, a valid Michigan teaching certificate, or eligibility for the Career Advancement Program. A satisfactory criminal background check is also required. Review the posting carefully and confirm your certification path before applying; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you quickly compare details from the original job description, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

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