Job Description
Job Description
Current ELA Opportunities :
- Madison Carver Academy- 19900 McIntyre St Detroit, MI 48219
- Adams Young Elementary School- 13130 Grove St. Detroit, MI 48235
- Lincoln King High School- 13436 Grove St. Detroit, MI 48235
WHO WE ARE
Cornerstone Education Group is a non-profit organization that manages the Cornerstone Charter School network in Detroit, serving the community for nearly 30 years. Our Mission is to prepare our students to live a Complete Life through an excellent education, a foundation of strong character, meaningful relationships, and real-world experiences for career and / or college. We need further to encourage our broad and beloved Cornerstone community to live the Complete Life as well. We seek to hire top talent to help us fulfill this great mission.
THE CORNERSTONE FAMILY
Our faculty, staff, parents and students are all part of the Cornerstone family. We work hard together to help each other succeed. If you want to work alongside a group of people who are passionate about what they do, the city in which they do it, and the families they serve, then Cornerstone is the right place for you.
TITLE : Teacher
FLSA STATUS : Exempt
REPORTS TO : Building Leader
INCENTIVE : $3,500 Signing Bonus for the 24-25 SY (certified teachers only)
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO
The way of working should be consistent with the “Cornerstone Leadership Model,” exhibiting the skills of the Self-aware Strategist,
Creative Problem-Solver, Restorative Relationship-Builder, Collaborative Team-Member, Centered Soul, Courageous Role Model.
Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of studentsDevelop and implement course objectives and outlines, which provide appropriate student learning experiencesMaintain a high quality of student activities including alignment with organization and state standardsPrepare and maintain accurate and complete student records, including student achievement and attendanceDemonstrate a confident working knowledge of assigned content area(s), including appropriate instructional strategies and available resourcesPlan and execute individual and group activities that stimulate growth in the cognitive, affective, and physical dimensions of each studentUtilize a variety of instructional materials / resources and multiple strategies, including technology, to enhance student learningEstablish and maintain an orderly and supportive classroom environment that maximizes student learningCommunicate continually with students and parents on learning and achievement expectations and their progress in meeting those expectationsAssign work to assigned paraprofessional, if applicableLeverage data to drive decision makingConsistently maintain work habits, appearance, and behavior that serve as a positive model for studentsExpand knowledge and skills by participating in professional development opportunitiesMaintains confidentiality, while upholding FERPA and mandated reporting requirementsPerforms other job relevant duties as assignedHERE’S WHAT EVERYONE AT CORNERSTONE DOES
Engage with and retain existing families.Provide excellent customer service to students, parents, staff, vendors and other visitorsBuild, further develop and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, community members and othersConsistently maintain work habits, appearance and behavior that serve as a positive model for studentsExpand your knowledge and skills by participating in professional development opportunitiesHERE’S WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU
You have earned a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Education or additional area (MDE alternative path to certification accepted)Current State of Michigan certification in subject / grade level of considerationYou have previous experience working directly with children and enjoy working with themYou have demonstrated computer skills (MS Word, Web Navigation, etc.) and are not intimidated by technologyYou love building positive rapport with staff, students, parents and othersYou possess strong written and verbal communication skillsYou know how to bring your own brand of creativity and passion to your work in order to enhance learning.You are able to successfully manage a classroom of students to foster an environment of learning and developmentYou have the ability to plan engaging individual and group activities that stimulate growth and learning for each studentYou are flexible in terms of taking teaching assignments across the network (not limited to a single school or class)PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of timeDexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment and a computer keyboardHearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephoneReaching overhead and above shoulders to retrieve files and materialsBending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materialsThe employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 poundsEyesight to read a variety of materialsWORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoor / school office environment. Constant interruptions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position and the qualifications needed. The job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by a person so classified and should not be taken as a comprehensive list of all qualifications that may be required. Cornerstone Education Group is an equal-opportunity employer.
