Job Description

About the Company

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.

About the Role

This role is for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Orientation begins on August 16, 2025.

Teachers use multiple resources to facilitate teaching and learning in all settings – whole class, small group, and one-on-one. 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 who upholds the organization's mission, goals, and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming, organized classroom environment following CEN Model Classroom Guidelines.
• 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.
• Actively participate in routine formative data cycles to inform instruction.
• Score student work and provide growth-based feedback; enter student performance grades into PowerTeacher Pro to inform progress reports and end-of-quarter report cards.
• Support formative, summative, and state-required testing.
• Actively participate in coaching cycles and monthly content support sessions.
• 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 and highly qualified certification in Michigan.
• Proven effectiveness as evidenced by data; experience with trauma-informed teaching strategies.
• Outstanding organizational skills, 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 and drug screen.
• We ask our team to believe in, deliver on, and embody the following values: Be Child-Centered, Be Caring, Be Transformative, Be Accountable, and Be Anti-Racist.

Pay range and compensation package

Newly certified teachers start at $50,000; salary increases based on experience.

CEN employees earn competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including:

• United Healthcare PPO including vision and dental with employer covering 80%
• 401K with employer match
• Free Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Free Basic Life Insurance + Basic AD&D
• Supplemental insurance plans are available.
• Wellness benefits, including a $250 annual reimbursement
• Free State Continuing Education Clock Hours
• 12 days of paid time off in addition to all school closures.
• Annual Retention Bonus that grows year over year
• Free membership in employee discount program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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