K-8 Art Teacher

K-8 Art Teacher

Middle School Teacher provides rigorous, subject-specific instruction for grades K–8, fostering academic excellence and personal growth during a critical developmental stage.

Subjects: Art

Location: Unity Academy

FLSA Status: Exempt | Full-Time

Reports To: Academy Principal

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, merit pay bonus, 401(k)

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate subject-area endorsement (grades K–8), 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:

• Plan and deliver aligned, differentiated instruction in the assigned subject area
• Use data and formative assessments to drive daily instructional decisions
• Implement tiered instructional supports to meet diverse learner needs
• Cultivate a disciplined, respectful, and academically focused classroom environment
• Coordinate planning within subject-area and grade-level teams
• Communicate student progress to families, counselors, and administrators
• Participate in professional development, collaborative planning, and staff meetings

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.

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.