Elementary Teacher ($5,000 Annual Bonus for Certified Teachers)
About the Role
PLA Teachers are passionate and devoted leaders bringing creativity and rigor to classrooms to support an improved learning experience for scholars. Teachers are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of the school community. As a Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies, you are responsible for ensuring all scholars master both academic and social skills necessary to succeed. You will set ambitious goals for student achievement and hold scholars accountable for accomplishing those goals. PLA teachers are empowered to create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, and assess for mastery, tracking scholar progress and intervening or pivoting as necessary to support success.
Key Deliverables
- 100% of scholars meet their projected growth goals for both ELA and Math
- 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
Requirements
- A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
- 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
About the Network
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 school communities with:
- A successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage)
- A successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage)
- A workforce development program (Skilled US) that provides expanded opportunities for high school graduates, along with family members of current staff and students
This menu of programs and services is unique to the network, sets PLA apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for staff through career advancement and additional income opportunities.
About the Campus
Discovery Creative Pathways (DCP) Harper Woods is a tuition-free charter school supporting K-8 scholars in the Harper Woods, MI area. Through a rigorous curriculum and high-quality instruction, educators foster a love for learning. DCP Harper Woods embraces innovative teaching methods and technologies to enhance the learning experience and prepare students for future challenges.
The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including:
- Girls/Boys Basketball
- Soccer
- Dance
- Martial Arts
- Drama Club
- Cheerleading
- Garden Club
- Tutoring
These activities provide opportunities for students to develop skills, explore new interests, and build social connections. DCP Harper Woods prides itself on working closely with support staff, educators, and families to create a sense of joy and belonging for all scholars.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned with the market
- Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
- Professional development opportunities, coaching, mentoring, and participation in professional communities within the school
- $5,000 annual bonus for certified teachers