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6-8 Middle School Teacher

Global Education Excellence, Ypsilanti, MI, United States


Global Tech Academy
1715 E Forest Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USA

Subjects: Math | Science | ELA | Social Studies

FLSA Status: Exempt | Full-Time

Reports To: Academy Principal

ABOUT GEE
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.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Middle School Teacher provides rigorous, subject‑specific instruction for grades 6–8, fostering academic excellence and personal growth during a critical developmental stage.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required

Valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate subject‑area endorsement (grades 6–8), 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.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this role. It is not exhaustive. GEE reserves the right to amend responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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