1st Grade Teacher

1st Grade Elementary Teacher Location: Pillars Academy - Southfield, MI FLSA Status: Exempt | Full-Time Reports To: Academy Principal Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, merit pay bonus, 401(k) ABOUT GEE Global Educational Excellence (GEE) operates a network of charter schools across Southeast Michigan focused on academic achievement and community. Our staff benefit from structured mentorship, weekly professional development, and a collaborative school culture. POSITION SUMMARY The Elementary Teacher delivers engaging, data-driven instruction in a K–5 classroom setting, manages classroom culture, and supports the whole-child development of each student. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree required Valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate elementary endorsement, or eligibility for certification through the Michigan State Board of Education Candidates who do not yet hold a Michigan teaching certificate may qualify through enrollment in GEE's Career Advancement Program (CAP), which provides a supported pathway to Michigan certification. CAP eligibility is determined at the time of application. Satisfactory criminal background check CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Design and deliver standards-aligned instruction that produces measurable student growth Build positive, achievement-focused relationships with students Use formative and summative assessment data to adjust instruction and meet individual student needs Implement a tiered system of support within the classroom Coordinate instruction within and across grade levels Communicate regularly with parents, coaches, and administrators regarding student progress Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and collaborative planning sessions Maintain a safe, organized, and productive classroom environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for extended periods. Work environment includes elevated noise levels. This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this role. It is not exhaustive. GEE reserves the right to amend responsibilities to meet organizational needs. Global Educational Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. #HPGEE HOW TO APPLY Global Educational Excellence (GEE) 2455 S. Industrial Hwy., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 careers.gee-edu.com | hr@gee-edu.com | (734) 369-9500