Phalen Leadership Academies·Flint, Michigan
The teacher is responsible for delivering rigorous creative writing instruction and ensuring scholars master academic and social skills. They must set ambitious achievement goals, track student progress, and intervene as necessary to support scholar success.
Starting Salary Scale for Credentialed Teacher(s): $55,000
PLA teachers are passionate and devoted leaders bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teachers are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. As a Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies, you are responsible for ensuring that all scholars master both the academic and social skills necessary to succeed. You will set ambitious goals for student achievement and hold our scholars accountable for accomplishing those goals. As a PLA teacher, you will be empowered to create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, and assess for mastery, tracking scholar progress and intervening and/or pivoting as necessary to support our scholars’ success.
100% of scholars meet their projected growth goals 85% scholar satisfaction on classroom surveys 90% of scholars persist through the academic year 95% average daily scholar attendance 1.5 years of growth for each scholar not performing on grade level Experience and Education Requirements A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities Introduction to different literary genre's such as fiction, poetry, non-fiction and adventure relevant to early/elementary grades Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with appropriate endorsements, if applicable Valid State Teacher License or enrolled in a credentialing program Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction
PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (Skilled US) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities and expanded income opportunities.
Greater Heights Academy, nestled in Flint, MI, catering to students from Kindergarten through 6th grade, it stands as a beacon of choice for parents. The academy's overarching mission is to foster individual academic triumph through a harmonious collaboration between families, the school, and the community. Greater Heights Academy is dedicated to delivering the utmost in comprehensive education, nurturing excellence in both academics and character development. With a resolute commitment to partnering with parents, the community, and maximizing available resources, Greater Heights Academy remains unwavering in its pursuit of scholar excellence.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher and possess a valid State Teacher License or be enrolled in a credentialing program. A passion for working with students in under-served communities and effective pedagogical skills are required.
Market context
In Michigan, classroom teacher openings often reflect steady demand for educators who can cover multiple sites and schedules, especially when programs run in schools, parks, and other community settings. These roles can be competitive because employers look for candidates who can travel, work morning, early afternoon, and weekend shifts, and adapt quickly to different classrooms. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your availability and travel radius before applying.
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