5th Grade Teacher - SY 26-27
Barber Preparatory AcademyMichigan, United States
Posted May 29, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students, advocating for school choice and addressing educational inequities throughout the United States.
Job Description
ACCEL Schools is hiring a 5th Grade Teacher at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan, dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. The ideal candidate is passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student, creating a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.
Requirements
- Active and current state of Michigan teaching license in appropriate content area
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
- High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to properly manage confidential information
- Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
- Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
- Experience working within an urban environment
Benefits
- Life benefits – time & peace of mind
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
- Health benefits – stay well & thrive
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- Career benefits – keep growing