Science Teacher

Teacher

CEN is a mission and values-driven organization committed to being Child Centered, Caring, Transformative, Accountable, and Anti-Racist. The mission of CEN is to build a system of remarkable neighborhood schools in traditionally under-resourced communities using a trauma-informed, whole child approach to education ensuring college, career, and life success for all children. At CEN, we believe that creating and sustaining excellent and equitable schools for all children is the most critical issue today and that high-quality education is the only way to change the life trajectory and outcomes for kids. We believe that, regardless of their zip code, our kids deserve remarkable schools. CEN team members are steadfast in our vision to dismantle systemic educational inequities. We are committed to culturally responsive education, including systems that promote anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

At CEN, we believe that providing a world-class education for our students starts with providing world-class support for our staff. We don't just offer a job; we offer a career where your physical, financial, and professional health are prioritized.

We are seeking tenacious staff members who operate with empathy and will settle for nothing less than academic and life success for all students. Professionals with a passion for urban education and the city of Detroit align best with our needs and goals. Our top performers are focused on building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, and are driven by data and student outcomes.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create a safe, welcoming, organized classroom environment following CEN Model Classroom Guidelines
• Complete and submit high-quality lesson plans according to provided planning templates and aligned to CEN core curriculum; revise lesson plans as needed based upon feedback from Director of Academics, Directors of STEM or Humanities, or content peers
• Clearly and frequently communicate student learning goals to students and families; track student progress relative to key content goals
• Facilitate effective teaching and learning activities daily, aligned to practices outlined in the CEN Teaching and Learning Rubric
• Complete interim assessment preview and item-level analysis to inform reteach plans
• Actively participate in routine formative data cycles to inform instruction
• Score student work and provide growth-based feedback; enter student performance grades into PowerTeacher Pro to inform progress reports and end-of-quarter report cards
• Co-plan with Intervention Specialists to ensure appropriate differentiation of academic work to meet the needs of all students
• Support formative, summative, and state-required testing
• Actively participate in weekly coaching cycles + monthly content support sessions
• Advise a small number of students on their academic and social-emotional progress
• Effectively communicate with students, colleagues, parents, and families
• Implement the school's plans for Family Conferences
• Ensure care of provided instructional materials, curricula, technology, and classroom furniture
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education or equivalent + highly-qualified certification in the State of Michigan; proven effectiveness as evidenced by data; experience with trauma-informed teaching strategies; outstanding organizational skills and strong attention to detail; excellent written/verbal communication skills; commitment to the belief that all students can learn and succeed; experience and demonstrated success in designing and delivering social skills lessons; desire and willingness to develop own skill set; demonstrated ability to develop and maintain constructive group relationships. Will successfully pass a criminal background check & drug screen.

We ask our team members to believe in, deliver on, and embody the following values: Be Child-Centered, Be Caring, Be Transformative, Be Accountable, and Be Anti-Racist.