Teacher. DEPARTMENT: Academics. REPORTS TO: Principal. CLASSIFICATION: Exempt. NEWLY CERTIFIED TEACHER STARTING SALARY: $52 K Who are we? CEN is a mission and values-driven organization committed to being Child Centered, Caring, Transformative, Accountable, and Anti-Racist. The mission of CEN is to build a system of remarkable neighborhood schools in traditionally under-resourced communities using a trauma-informed, whole child approach to education ensuring college, career, and life success for all children. At CEN, we believe that creating and sustaining excellent and equitable schools for all children is the most critical issue today and that high-quality education is the only way to change the life trajectory and outcomes for kids. We believe that, regardless of their zip code, our kids deserve remarkable schools. CEN team members are steadfast in our vision to dismantle systemic educational inequities. We are committed to culturally responsive education, including systems that promote anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Why Join CEN? At CEN, we believe that providing a world-class education for our students starts with providing world-class support for our staff. We don\t just offer a job; we offer a career where your physical, financial, and professional health are prioritized .0% Employer-Paid Healthcare: Get top-tier PPO medical, dental, and vision coverage without the heavy paycheck deduction. Wellness Your Way: Stay healthy and get rewarded for it with up to $250 in annual wellness reimbursements. Your Loyalty Pays: Watch your earnings grow through an Annual Retention Bonus that scales up the longer you\re with us. Worry-Free Protection: Rest easy knowing you have free disability and life insurance from day one, with additional supplemental plans available to fit your needs. Recharge & Refresh: Maintain your spark with role-based Paid Time Off and a free membership to our exclusive employee discount program for travel, dining, and more. Invested in Your Future: Build your nest egg with a 401(k) plan and employer matching designed to help your savings grow faster. Family-First Maternity Support: We prioritize your recovery and bonding time by providing 60% pay for 68 weeks via Short-Term Disability for birthing parents. Lifelong Learning: Keep your credentials sharp with free State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCEC - Hs) provided on-site. Who are we looking for? We are seeking tenacious staff members who operate with empathy and will settle for nothing less than academic and life success for all students. Professionals with a passion for urban education and the city of Detroit align best with our needs and goals. Our top performers are focused on building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, and are driven by data and student outcomes. What are the major job responsibilities? Teachers facilitate teaching and learning in all settings whole class, small group, and one-on-one and use multiple resources. The Teacher also acts as an advisor to a small number of students and must be able to work within a youth-centered environment. A successful employee is a consummate professional, upholding the mission, goals and objectives of the organization. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Create a safe, welcoming, organized classroom environment following CEN Model Classroom Guidelines. Complete and submit high-quality lesson plans according to provided planning templates and aligned to CEN core curriculum; revise lesson plans as needed based upon feedback from Director of Academics, Directors of STEM or Humanities, or content peers. Clearly and frequently communicate student learning goals to students and families; track student progress relative to key content goals. Facilitate effective teaching and learning activities daily, aligned to practices outlined in the CEN Teaching and Learning Rubric. Complete interim assessment preview and item-level analysis to inform reteach plans. Actively participate in routine formative data cycles to inform instruction. Score student work and provide growth-based feedback; enter student performance grades into Power. Teacher Pro to inform progress reports and end-of-quarter report cards. Co-plan with Intervention Specialists to ensure appropriate differentiation of academic work to meet the needs of all students. Support formative, summative, and state-required testing. Actively participate in weekly coaching cycles monthly content support sessions. Advise a small number of students on their academic and social-emotional progress. Effectively communicate with students, colleagues, parents, and families. Implement the school\s plans for Family Conferences. Ensure care of provided instructional materials, curricula, technology, and classroom furniture. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor\s degree in education or equivalent highly-qualified certification in the State of Michigan. Proven effectiveness as evidenced by data; experience with trauma-informed teaching strategies. Outstanding organizational skills and strong attention to detail; excellent written/verbal communication skills. Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and succeed. Experience and demonstrated success in designing and delivering social skills lessons. Possess the desire and willingness to develop own skill set. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain constructive group relationships. Will successfully pass a criminal background check & drug screen. We ask our team members to believe in, deliver on, and embody the following values: Be Child-Centered, Be Caring, Be Transformative, Be Accountable, and Be Anti-Racist. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management\s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. CEN does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.