Elective Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Escuela Avancemos Academy is a K–8 Public School Academy located in the heart of Southwest Detroit, Michigan, serving a vibrant and diverse community of learners. We are seeking passionate educators who are committed to inspiring students to achieve at the highest levels through a culture grounded in love, restorative practices, and high academic expectations. Our school community values strong relationships, social and emotional learning, and an inclusive environment that celebrates the rich cultural and linguistic diversity of our students and staff.

The Elective Teacher introduces middle school students to the foundational principles of computer science, computational thinking, and mechanical engineering through engaging, project-based learning. Utilizing Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Computer Science Standards, the instructor will leverage their core pedagogical skills to guide students through logic design, introductory coding, and robotics construction without requiring a highly specialized technical programming degree.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Valid content area endorsement in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, or English Language Arts.
• Experience working with English Language Learners
• Demonstrated commitment to young people’s learning success and achievement
• Demonstrated proficiency in a teaching capacity
• Evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations
• Submit to a criminal background check and be found without a record

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Curriculum Delivery: Adapt and teach a pre-approved, structured introductory STEM framework, such as Code.org, Project Lead The Way (PLTW Gateway), or Google CS First.

Interdisciplinary Integration: Connect coding and robotics concepts back to the teacher's primary area of endorsement:

• Math: Apply coordinate planes, variables, geometry, and conditional logic to robot movements.
• Science: Connect mechanical engineering, electrical circuits, data analysis, and the scientific method to robotics prototyping.
• ELA: Use block-based coding (e.g., Scratch) to animate plot structures, build digital storytelling scripts, and document technical design processes.
• Social Studies: Examine the societal, ethical, historical, and economic impacts of automation, artificial intelligence, and global digital access.

As a member of the Escuela Avancemos Academy team, the Elective Teacher will contribute to a positive school culture that values academic excellence, leadership, character development, and student engagement while supporting the mission and vision of the Academy.