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High School English Teacher

Promise Schools educators are on the front lines influencing the leaders of tomorrow. We are looking for teachers who strive to provide scholars every opportunity to reach their potential. At the most basic level, our education professionals promise to provide scholars with a safe, caring, and thriving learning community. You will also ensure that scholars improve in the areas that enable their pursuit of happiness. We call these the Promise Schools “Big 3”:

  • Academic Hard Skills - The essential knowledge and skills to succeed
  • Soft Skills and Mindsets - The resilience and adaptiveness to thrive
  • Identity, Relevance and Belonging - Knowing that you matter as a part of something greater than yourself
Posted: October 2018
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Location Detroit, Michigan, Midwest, USA
Start DateJuly 2019
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelHigh School
Number of Vacancies1

Qualifications and Requirements

Education RequiredBachelor
Additional School Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s degree
  • At least two years of teaching experience with a proven track record of high student achievement or a new teacher with the demonstrated ability to contribute to closing the achievement gap immediately
  • Unrelenting, high expectations for student achievement
  • An openness to feedback and collaboration with a solutions-oriented mindset