K-8 Teacher at Laurus Academy 2025-26 School Year

School Information:

Located in Southfield, MI, Laurus Academy opened in 2009 and serving students K-8. At Laurus Academy, you can combine passion with purpose. To learn more about Laurus Academy click here.

 

Why Choose Laurus Academy:

Starting pay above market scales.

Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.   

Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

Personalized development and coaching opportunities  

Utilizes the Dean support model.

Alternative Certification Assistance.

Strong Parental Involvement.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teacher in Residence (TIR) is a great way to bring your passion for being a teacher to our school!  We are looking to pro-actively hire talented teachers for the upcoming school year before classroom openings become available.  As the school starts to map out the classroom schedule for the upcoming school year, TIRs will be assigned a specific classroom and will work with their school leadership and other teachers in the same grade level to best prepare for the school year.    

Prepare to assume responsibility of a classroom teacher when a vacancy becomes available

Create a classroom environment that is engaging and conducive to learning.

Leverage a curriculum proven to drive the academic success of students. A set of curricular resources are there for you to take and implement in your classroom based on the needs of students.

Analyze and use student data to inform your teaching.

Participate collaboratively and professionally with fellow teachers and support staff to meet the goals and individual needs of each student.

 

Qualifications:

Hold a valid teacher license or meet alternative requirements. NHA will support you through your alternative certification journey.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.