Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:
7/6/2020

Location:
Distinctive College Prep-Harper Woods

Date Available:
August 2020

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Position Title: Electives Teacher (2020-21 School Year)

F.T.E: 1.0

Location: 19360 Harper Ave, Harper Woods, MI 48225

Reports To: School Principal

Start Date: August 2020

How to apply: Distinctive Schools Website

The Mission of Distinctive Schools, an educational practice leader committed to social justice and the elevation of access and achievement in historically marginalized communities, is to support each child in becoming an engaged and curious learner, a confident self-advocate, and a creative problem-solver by setting high expectations and nurturing a positive culture that honors diversity, collaboration, and optimism.

Position Description:

A Distinctive Schools Elementary Teacher will inspire young minds, build strong interpersonal relationships with students and share a commitment to ensuring that every child achieves their full potential. This person will:

• Design, prepare and deliver dynamic lesson plans and instructional materials that engage students in 21st century learning experiences
  
  Provide opportunities that challenge students to think critically

• Has a mindset of using restorative justice approach with discipline

• Create a developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive and safe learning environment
  
  Monitor progress to ensure all students are demonstrating high rates of growth
  
  Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
  
  Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse social-emotional, cultural, economic and ability backgrounds
  
  Work closely with team members and parents to best meet the needs to students

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
  
  Michigan Teacher Certification OR willing to enroll in an Alternative Teacher Certification Program

Why Join the Distinctive Schools Team:

• We are a collaborative team of professionals supporting each other to instill a love of learning in our students
  
  We empower students, families and staff to contribute to our mission in a meaningful way
  
  We make an impact in our communities by serving some of the most historically marginalized in the city
  
  We offer a great benefits package for full time employees (Medical; Dental; Vision; PTO; 403b match, discounted gym membership, tuition reimbursement options, referral bonus)

Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.