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K-5 Teacher

Location
Detroit, MI
Work type
Full Time
Posted
2026-07-20

Job description

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

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