Teacher - Full Time - Science

About Us: GEE Academies are welcoming environments that are focused on student achievement and building community. Our faculty receive excellent support through our mentor program and weekly professional development sessions.

Position: 6-8 Science Teacher

FLSA Status: Exempt / Employment Type: Full Time / Reports To: Academy Principal

Entry Level

Provide effective secondary school classroom instruction in (subject) for pupils as well as manage the materials and resources used for educating them. Education & Job Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required

Meet applicable State certification and licensure requirements, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification requirements as defined by the Michigan State Board of Education. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rules.

the strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence;

the skill and willingness to leverage the student support network to ensure that students’ social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs are addressed;

the aptitude to discuss subject‑specific content instruction and the drive to try out new ideas to improve student learning;

the competence to collect and analyze data to inform instructional decisions;

the ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability;

the ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches, or administrators for instructional support in the never‑ending quest to deliver the vision of high‑quality subject‑specific instruction in every class period every day

A GEE teacher has the confidence to lead and possesses the following competencies to:

achieve results by taking risks and reflecting and acting on lessons learned;