Teacher K-5 Teacher
Job Description
Are you excited to inspire and equip scholars in a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development? Join our dynamic and passionate team of educators this Fall at MacDowell Prep Academy on Detroit’s West Side!
MacDowell Preparatory Academy is seeking passionate and nurturing teachers who can provide individualized and supportive instruction that allows each student to achieve academic excellence and exhibit independence and social responsibility.
Duties and responsibilities of a teacher will include but are not limited to:
Outstanding academic achievement and student character development
Create a positive, achievement-oriented, joyful, and data-driven classroom that excites and invests students.
Motivate students to reach and manifest high academic and behavioral standards.
Build learning environments of respectful, achievement-oriented, optimistic, persistent, team-oriented, and joyful learners.
Hold all students accountable for proper diligence and behavior in and out of school.
Professional learning, development, and growth
Collaborate with Deans, and other members of the school team to improve instruction, culture, and results.
Utilize and maximize MPA’s’ Pacing Plan, quarterly assessments, data-analysis systems, professional development, and instructional strategies.
Enthusiastically participate in formal and informal learning and development opportunities.
Skills and Characteristics
Mission-driven with extremely high standards for student achievement
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Problem-solving attitude with incredibly strong work ethic and humility
A joy of learning and leading
Strong instructional and classroom management skills
Professional level of personal organization and planning
Willingness to respond positively to feedback with a solutions-oriented attitude
Mastery of and enthusiasm for the subject matter.
Educational Background and Work Experience
Willingness to seek valid state certification if needed.
