1st Grade Teacher

Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)

Discounted childcare at

Early Learning Academies

Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year

Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students

Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development

Manage student behavior in the classroom

Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in

Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified 1st Grade Teacher at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student. We want our teachers to be excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Be part of the difference at Barber Preparatory Academy! Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school providing PK-8th grade students with a well-rounded education including community service learning and competitive sports. Celebrating 10 years of service to the Highland Park community, the school is known for its welcoming staff and faculty. Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.