Master Teacher

The Opportunity: As a Master Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies, you are responsible for ensuring that all scholars master both the academic and social skills necessary to succeed.   You will set ambitious goals for student achievement and hold our scholars accountable for accomplishing those goals.   As a Master teacher, you will mentor new teachers, lead professional learning communities (PLCs), contribute to curriculum planning, and facilitate workshops. The Details Key Deliverables: 100% of scholars meet their projected growth goals for both ELA and Math 85% scholar satisfaction on classroom surveys 90% of scholars persist through the academic year  95% average daily scholar attendance 1.5 years growth for each scholar not performing on grade level Active participation in school committees, task forces, or leadership teams Ability to build strong relationships with families and contribute to community outreach Demonstrated efforts to close achievement gaps and promote equity in the classroom Experience and Education Requirements A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education Master’s or Doctorate in Education, Curriculum, and Instruction, or a related specialty; preferred 5-10 years of successful classroom teaching experience, with a focus on Elementary Education  A current and active teaching license in elementary education High proficiency of grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum  Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction Experience working effectively with diverse student populations The Network: PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model.  In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities.   The Campus: Greater Heights Academy, managed by PLA, is located in Flint, MI.  The campus was founded in 2012; previously an old K-Mart store.  The Academy is a parental school of choice serving scholars in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade.  The mission statement of Greater Heights Academy is to achieve individual academic success for all scholars through a positive family, school, and community partnership.  Greater Heights Academy provides the highest quality comprehensive educational environment that inspires excellence in academics and character by educating the whole child, setting high expectations, partnering with parents and the community, and fully maximizing available resources.  Greater Heights Academy is committed to scholar excellence! Compensation and Benefits: PLA Master Teachers receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA School Teachers receive:  Competitive Compensation Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school Incentive and bonus opportunities  PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $95,000