Elementary Teacher

Elementary TeacherOakland International 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. 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 levelAssess student progress regularly and adjust instruction based on resultsCommunicate regularly with parents and guardians on progress, behavior, and goalsWork with teachers and school leadership to improve curriculum and classroom practiceMaintain accurate records, including grades, attendance, and IEP/504 documentationParticipate in faculty meetings, school events, and professional development activitiesWhat 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 familiesPreferred: Experience with Google Classroom, SMART Boards, or similar classroom tech Experience teaching multilingual learners or English language learnersCompensation & 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 developmentEMAN 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.