Mathematics Teacher

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Mathematics
• Date Posted: 11/17/2025

JOB TITLE:
Teacher

SALARY:
Newly certified teachers starting at $50,000

DEPARTMENT:
Academics

REPORTS TO:
Principal

CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt

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.

At CEN, we provide a wealth of professional learning, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are committed to the health and wellness of our employees. Moreover, CEN offers one of the most comprehensive compensation and benefits packages in the city of Detroit. CEN employees earn competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including:

• United Healthcare PPO including vision and dental with employer covering 80%
• 401K with match options
• Free Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Free Basic AD&D
• Wellness benefits, including up to $250 annual reimbursement
• Free State Continuing Education Clock Hours
• Paid time off, varying by role
• Performance Bonuses
• Annual Retention Bonus that grows year over year
• Free membership in employee discount program.

We are seeking tenacious staff members who operate with empathy and will settle for nothing less than academic and life success for all students. Professionals with a passion for urban education and the city of Detroit align best with our needs and goals. Our top performers are focused on building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, and are driven by data and student outcomes.

Teachers facilitate teaching and learning in all settings – whole class, small group, and one-on-one
-and use multiple resources. 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, upholding the mission, goals and objectives of the organization.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create a safe, welcoming, organized classroom learning environment following CEN Model Classroom Guidelines
• Complete and submit weekly high-quality lesson plans according to provided planning templates and aligned to CEN core curriculum; revise lesson plans as needed based upon feedback from Director of Academics, Directors of STEM or Humanities, or content peers
• 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
• Complete interim assessment preview and item‑level analysis in order to inform reteach plans
• Actively participate in routine formative data cycles to inform instruction
• Score student work and provide growth‑based feedback; enter student performance grades into Power Teacher Pro to inform progress reports and end‑of‑quarter report cards
• Co‑plan with Intervention Specialists to ensure appropriate differentiation of academic work to meet the needs of all students
• Support formative, summative, and state‑required testing
• Actively participate in weekly coaching cycles with Director of Academics
• Participate in monthly content support sessions with Directors of STEM/Humanities
• Advise a small number of…