Elementary Teacher

Elementary Teacher

LOCATION Sterling Heights, Michigan

SCHEDULE Monday - Friday, onsite, following the school calendar. 181 instructional days.

START DATE August 17, 2026

COMPENSATION Base salary plus up to $5,000 bonus

BENEFITS 401(k), full healthcare coverage, PTO, ongoing professional development

TIMEFRAME 2026-2027 School Year

About EMAN Education Management & Networks, Inc.

EMAN is an education management organization that partners with public charter schools across Southeast Michigan. Founded in 2003, EMAN supports a network of schools serving 3,000+ students and more than 200 employees. EMAN provides the operational, financial, academic, HR, compliance, and student support infrastructure that helps schools run well and serve families effectively. We're proud to be a great place to work, with 4.0+ average ratings across Glassdoor, Indeed, and other hiring platforms from our employees.

About New Dawn Academy

New Dawn Academy is a STEM-focused public charter school in Sterling Heights, Michigan, serving students in grades Pre-K through 9th. New Dawn is committed to providing equitable access to high-quality STEM education through innovative teaching practices, collaborative learning opportunities, and a curriculum aligned with Michigan Standards. With a focus on problem-solving, creativity, and community partnerships, New Dawn prepares students with the skills and knowledge needed for future academic and career success. The school is proud to have earned the National Certificate for STEM Teaching Excellence, recognizing its commitment to advancing exceptional STEM education.

About the Role

New Dawn Academy is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year. You'll do more than teach core subjects: you'll help students from diverse backgrounds, including English language learners, build the skills and confidence to get to college and beyond.

Certification: A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a K-8 Self-Contained Endorsement is preferred. If you're not yet certified but are willing to work toward it, including through Michigan's Interim Teaching Certificate (ITC) pathway, we want to hear from you. We know many strong educators come to the classroom through alternative routes, and we don't want that to be a barrier to applying. EMAN offers a tuition assistance program to assist all teaching staff in attaining certification or pursuing a higher degree in the field of education. We also offer mentoring within their first 3 years of teaching and professional development onsite for all staff by dedicating every Friday afternoon to professional development.

What You'll Do

Plan and deliver core subject instruction matched to each student's current level

Assess student progress regularly and adjust instruction based on results

Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on progress, behavior, and goals

Work with teachers and school leadership to improve curriculum and classroom practice

Maintain accurate records, including grades, attendance, and IEP/504 documentation

Participate in faculty meetings, school events, and professional development activities

What We're Looking For

Required: Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with K-8 Self-Contained Endorsement, or actively pursuing certification through an approved pathway (see above)

Strong classroom management, organizational skills, and commitment to growth

Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with students and families

Preferred: Experience with Google Classroom, SMART Boards, or similar classroom tech

Experience teaching multilingual learners or English language learners

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary plus a performance bonus up to $5,000

Free medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement, including toward a Master's degree

401(k) match

Paid time off: full pay for personal days and holidays

Ongoing professional development

EMAN is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.