Job Description:
Key Job Responsibilities
. Build a classroom culture in which students love learning and love coming to school.
· Positive student/teacher relationship matter most at FCCA.
. With the rest of the faculty and staff, commit to growing in the individual and collective
implementation and application of the EL Education Core Practices.
. Develop strong relationships with families, welcoming their support and encouraging
investment in their child's education and formation.
. Use individual and group student performance information to make instructional
adaptations that ensure non-normative gains for each student.
. Work alongside educators from the Cultural Center institutions to build a cohesive
campus-wide culture that demonstrates collaboration by adults focused on the maximum
benefit for students.
Job Requirements:
Characteristics of Successful Candidates
Required
. Be highly qualified and certified to teach in the State of Michigan and possess the
necessary educational background and certification for the position as determined by the
FCCA. Specific subject area expertise preferred.
. A valid State of Michigan BX certification with subject area endorsement. Preferred for
upper elementary middle level.
. Have an outstanding record of academic achievement and extracurricular leadership.
. Be willing to participate in a variety of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities including
staff development and curriculum development.
. Be a person of demonstrated high character, with a passion for continuous improvement.
. Have experience demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with others.
. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred
. Have teaching experience with a proven record of accelerating student growth.
. Have experience working with urban youth and youth with disabilities.
. Have experience in an educational setting that shares a similar philosophy with FCCA, or
willingness to embrace a new teaching style.
. Have experience with the MTSS.
· Possess knowledge of EL Education principles.
. Demonstrate mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the requirements of the
position.
