Elementary Teacher

Monday – Friday, onsite, following the school calendar. 181 instructional days.

August 17, 2026

Base salary plus up to $5,000 bonus

School Year

Education Management & Networks, Inc. (EMAN) is an education management organization that partners with public charter schools across Southeast Michigan. Founded in 2003, EMAN supports a network of schools serving 3,000+ students and more than 200 employees. EMAN provides the operational, financial, academic, HR, compliance, and student support infrastructure that helps schools run well and serve families effectively.

We’re proud to be a great place to work, with 4.0+ average ratings across Glassdoor, Indeed, and other hiring platforms from our employees.

New Dawn Academy is a STEM-focused public charter school in Sterling Heights, Michigan, serving students in grades Pre-K through 9th. New Dawn is committed to providing equitable access to high-quality STEM education through innovative teaching practices, collaborative learning opportunities, and a curriculum aligned with Michigan Standards. With a focus on problem-solving, creativity, and community partnerships, New Dawn prepares students with the skills and knowledge needed for future academic and career success.

The school is proud to have earned the National Certificate for STEM Teaching Excellence, recognizing its commitment to advancing exceptional STEM education.

New Dawn Academy is hiring for the 2026–2027 school year. You’ll do more than teach core subjects: you’ll help students from diverse backgrounds, including English language learners, build the skills and confidence to get to college and beyond.

Plan and deliver core subject instruction matched to each student’s current level.

Assess student progress regularly and adjust instruction based on results.

Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on progress, behavior, and goals.

Work with teachers and school leadership to improve curriculum and classroom practice.

Maintain accurate records, including grades, attendance, and IEP/504 documentation.

Participate in faculty meetings, school events, and professional development activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with K-8 Self-Contained Endorsement, or actively pursuing certification through an approved pathway (see above).
• Strong classroom management, organizational skills, and commitment to growth.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with students and families.

• Experience with Google Classroom, SMART Boards, or similar classroom tech.
• Experience teaching multilingual learners or English language learners.

Competitive base salary plus a performance bonus up to $5,000.

Free medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Tuition reimbursement, including toward a Master’s degree.

401(k) match.

Paid time off: full pay for personal days and holidays.

If you’re excited to help kids from all backgrounds see a path to college and a brighter future, we’d love to hear from you. We review applications on a rolling basis and move quickly once we connect.

EMAN is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.