26/27 Flex Teacher Eagles Nest Academy ($5,000 Annual Bonus for Certified Teachers)

Phalen Leadership Academies • Flint, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PLA teachers are passionate and devoted leaders bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teachers are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. As a Flex Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies, you are responsible for working with each teacher of record to ensure that all scholars master both the academic and social skills necessary to succeed. You will assist in setting ambitious goals for student achievement and hold our scholars accountable for accomplishing those goals. As a PLA flex teacher, you will be expected to become the teacher of record if a teacher vacancy becomes available.
The Campus:
Eagle's Nest Academy, nestled in Flint, MI, was established in 2009, repurposing a former retail space into a thriving educational institution. Catering to students from Kindergarten through 6th grade, it stands as a beacon of choice for parents. The academy's overarching mission is to foster individual academic triumph through a harmonious collaboration between families, the school, and the community. Eagle's Nest Academy is dedicated to delivering the utmost in comprehensive education, nurturing excellence in both academics and character development. With a resolute commitment to partnering with parents, the community, and maximizing available resources, Eagle's Nest Academy remains unwavering in its pursuit of scholar excellence.
The Network: PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (Skilled US) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities and expanded income opportunities.

Requirements

• A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with appropriate endorsements, if applicable
• Valid State Teacher License or enrolled in a credentialing program
• Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment
• Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction

Responsibilities

• Working with each teacher of record to ensure that all scholars master both the academic and social skills necessary to succeed
• Assist in setting ambitious goals for student achievement and hold our scholars accountable for accomplishing those goals
• Expected to become the teacher of record if a teacher vacancy becomes available

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school
• Incentive and bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level