2026-2027 Middle School Teachers

Arbor Academy is a small, close-knit public school with a strong commitment to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) at the heart of everything we do. We aim to provide a supportive and nurturing environment where both students and staff can thrive. Our school offers ongoing instructional coaching and professional development to ensure every teacher has the tools they need to grow and succeed.

We are currently seeking both certified teachers and long-term substitute teachers for self-contained classrooms in grades K–8 for the 2026-2027 school year. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Have a valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the subject area(s) being taught.

2. Bachelor's Degree required; master's degree preferred.

3. Minimum 2 years teaching experience in subject area(s).

4. Must have evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind.

5. Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade level(s).

NATURE OF THE POSITION: This position is responsible for fostering students' interest in education as well as academic development. The incumbent must possess a mastery command of the Michigan Academic Standards for their respective discipline and be a competent professional with in-depth knowledge of instructional best practices and educational methods and procedures specific to the middle school classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

1. Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and are in line with State of Michigan objectives and school-wide curriculum goals.
2. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
3. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
4. Help individual students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
5. Collaborate with other High School Teachers to develop lesson plans and improve the overall learning process.
6. Communication with students and parents regarding student progress and/or needs.
7. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
8. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
9. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
10. Understanding of how to use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction.
11. Ability to create classroom assessments that effectively measure student proficiency levels as demonstrated by the Michigan Academic Standards.
12. Familiarity with the content, layout, and date reports for the following standardized student assessments:
    1. M-STEP
    2. PSAT 8/9
    3. PSAT 10
    4. MME
    5. SAT
    6. Other state required testing for high school students.

If you're passionate about teaching and making a meaningful impact in students' lives, we encourage you to apply.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory criminal background check.