2nd grade Teacher

2nd grade Teacher

Deadline: September 7, 2026

District/Organization: Cesar Chavez Academy Lower Elementary/ The Leona Group

Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Salary: 45,000

Position Details

LOOKING FOR a certified 2nd grade TEACHER for an awesome group of well behaved kids for the 26-27 school year. :)

Experience and education is taken under consideration when offers are made.

40 minute prep every day, 45 minute lunch without students, and a lot of professional development opportunities! At CCA Lower Elementary we have an abundance of resources to use for instruction. We are looking for a positive, organized, fun, loving, creative teacher for these wonderful kids!

We have a great school with awesome kids, staff and parents!!! Will you be the next educator to join our CCA family?!

CHECK US OUT!!!

• Check out our website: www.aztecvernor.com
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Cesar-Chavez-Lower-Elementary-165993701236/

At Cesar Chavez Academy Lower Elementary you will find bright and cheerful classrooms, welcoming faces, supportive staff, and well behaved students. Our staff is dedicated and making a difference in so many students lives. Will you be the next person to join our amazing CCA family?!

Cesar Chavez Academy Lower Elementary K-2 is located in Southwest Detroit and is one of four buildings in our District. We just celebrated our 29th year and we are very proud of the positive impact we have made in so many children's lives. We are managed by The Leona Group, and our authorizer is Saginaw Valley State University.

Some Highlights……

~Our student enrollment is 468 and we have been able to maintain our enrollment goals for years!

~We are a very recognized and respected school district in our community.

~ We are 1 of 4 schools in our district. Our school is the lower elementary and consists of grades K-2.

~We have 6 classrooms of each grade in our building (18 classrooms total).

~Classroom sizes are between 25-27 students.

~Our teachers get a 40 minute prep and a 45 minute lunch each day.

~Each classroom has a Promethean Board, document camera, wireless listening center, and amplification system (teacher microphone & speakers). Kinder and 1st grade classrooms have a class set of iPads in each room. 2nd grade classrooms have a class set of student Chromebooks per room.

~An abundance of instructional resources to support ELA and Math instruction. (We have organized cabinets throughout the building with activities, manipulatives, and materials to support instruction)

~Mentoring Program

~Professional development provided throughout the school year, and we will pay for Off-Campus professional development too!

~We offer great medical, vision, and dental benefits!

~401K that The Leona Group will match up to 6%

~Life insurance is offered too

Required education for a certified teacher:

• Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate

Job Type: Full-time

SUMMARY:

Provide high-quality instruction to students and work collaboratively with the school leader, colleagues, students, parents and the board to accomplish or surpass the academy's articulated educational goals. Work as a collaborative team member to implement the academy curriculum and accomplish short- and long-term academy goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; enforce the academy's student discipline code; collaborate in the implementation of initiatives such as school-wide behavior management systems.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs and goals of students; establish clear objectives for all lessons and units; ensure that lessons - as planned, delivered, and assessed - are aligned with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
• Develop lesson plans and submit them for review and feedback as scheduled; work cooperatively with the academy's instructional coach to learn from feedback and improve the quality of instruction. Participate in ongoing analysis and planning to ensure that the school's curriculum remains aligned to state standards.
• Collaborate with special education staff to implement, to the greatest extent possible, an inclusive approach to students with special needs. Remain aware of student needs; participate in child study teams or individualized education planning; implement accommodations and modifications as indicated in student IEP's; seek advice and counsel from student support services areas when needed to ensure that all students are fully served.
• Collaborate with other staff, as necessary, to implement grant-funded programming to accelerate learning for students with a variety of needs including special education, at-risk, limited English proficient students and others, to bring them to grade level proficiency.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required; maintain the confidentiality of student records and student information. Complete any documentation necessary for the academy to be in compliance with regulatory requirements, such as time and effort reporting.
• Communicate with parents and make provisions for being available outside normal hours; work with parents to encourage participation in their child's learning experiences; provide regular communication to parents regarding their children's performance.
• Maintain professional competence via conferences, mentoring, involvement in professional organizations, continuing coursework, etc. Complete all coursework and other requirements necessary to maintain teaching credentials and "highly qualified" status, as required by the teacher's assignment.
• Inform the school leader of needed instructional resources. Serve as an active member of teams such as grade-level, school-wide planning, school improvement or other areas of focus.
• May participate in extracurricular activities such as coaching, clubs, student government, tutoring, enrichment activities, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

E-mail: kristen.liss@leonagroupmw.com

Website: Link

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