English Teacher

English Teacher JobID: 32075

Position Type:

High School Teaching/English

Date Posted:

4/9/2026

Location:

Covenant Schools

(High-Needs School)

Date Available:

Immediate

District:

  Covenant Schools Detroit  Additional Information: Show/Hide

Job Description

Position: English Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Salary Range: $55,000 - $79,000

General Description: Provide instruction and support to guide students through the high school English curriculum.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop lessons related to the high school English curriculum
• Deliver high-quality instruction related to the high school English curriculum
• Provide academic support to students individually and in small groups
• Review and grade student activities, assignments and assessments
• Implement school curriculum in accord with district standards and requirements
• Maintain and record weekly engagements with both in-person and virtual students
• Maintain a classroom environment that is safe, well-ordered and conducive to student learning
• Check student progress and understanding frequently through curriculum monitoring, group discussions/activities, and 1-1 conversations
• Meet with students regularly to discuss their goals, needs and academic progress
• Actively participate in subject-area Professional Learning Community
• Follow additional directives and assignments given by the Principal

Essential Traits, Skills and Abilities

• A passion for serving at-risk youth
• A belief in setting high expectations for all students
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly organized
• Consistent follow-through
• Ability to implement effective instructional strategies
• Proficient in computer applications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• MI Teaching Certificate or permit in English
• Satisfactory completion of criminal history check

This job description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the executive management of Youth Vision Solutions.

Youth Vision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. YVS will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disabilities or other legally protected status.