26/27 SY Master Teacher- Greater Heights Academy

Flint, MI

Full Time

25-26 SY

Experienced

The Opportunity: As a Master 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 Master teacher, you will mentor new teachers, lead professional learning communities (PLCs), contribute to curriculum planning, and facilitate workshops.

The Details

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
Active participation in school committees, task forces, or leadership teams
Ability to build strong relationships with families and contribute to community outreach
Demonstrated efforts to close achievement gaps and promote equity in the classroom

Experience and Education Requirements

A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education
Master’s or Doctorate in Education, Curriculum, and Instruction, or a related specialty; preferred
5-10 years of successful classroom teaching experience, with a focus on Elementary Education
A current and active teaching license in elementary education
High proficiency of grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum
Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment
Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction
Experience working effectively with diverse student populations

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 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.

The Campus:
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.

Compensation and Benefits:

PLA Master Teachers receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA School Teachers receive:

Competitive Compensation - Salary for qualified credentialed teachers is $95K
Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school
Incentive and bonus opportunities

PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

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