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Teacher jobs in Detroit, MI
Teachers plan lessons, deliver instruction, and assess student progress across a subject or grade level, while managing classrooms and communicating with families and colleagues.
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$20–$40/hr
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$58k
Median, full-time
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The Opportunity : PLA teachers are passionate and devoted leaders bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teachers are compassionate and committed…
TRIX ACADEMY BUILDING SUBSTITUTE TEACHER WHO WE ARE At PLA, we share an unwavering belief and passion for educating and empowering scholars from under-served communities. Our approach to leading successful schools builds…
$15 - $22 per hour
Early Childhood Substitute Teacher ECE Subhub is hiring Early Childhood Substitute Teachers to support classrooms serving children ages 0 to 5. We work with your availability to build a weekday schedule. We believe child…
relevant Maintain accurate documentation of students' sessions and progress Communicate with parents regularly and the student's teacher as needed Adjust instruction techniques to accommodate students with learning diffe…
Detroit Community Schools is hiring a full time High School Biology Teacher. Must have Michigan teacher certification and endorsement in the subject. At DCS, we believe that Education is Power. We are committed to provid…
Detroit Community Schools is hiring a full time High School Spanish Teacher. Must have Michigan teacher certification and endorsement in the subject. At DCS, we believe that Education is Power. We are committed to provid…
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy is hiring a Full Time High School Math Teacher . Must have certification and endorsement in specific course. Preference will be given to candidates whose resumes demonstrate measurable impac…
Crescent Academy is currently hiring a full time Math Teacher for 9th - 12th . Crescent Academy serves over 500 students at grade level PreK-11. We believe in the whole child approach which means that academy staff assis…
Crescent Academy is currently hiring for a Full Time 7th-8th Grade Science Teacher . Must have Michigan teacher certification and endorsement in the subject. Crescent Academy serves over 500 students at grade level PreK-…
Vista Meadows Academy is hiring a Math Teacher for the upcoming school year to join our team! Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a wonderful staff and become an active member of a school family? Did you get…
CERTIFIED Elementary Teacher Who We Are New Paradigm For Education (NPFE) is a non-profit Charter Management Organization (CMO) composed of educational practitioners, community advocates, and business leaders who have de…
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What teachers earn in Detroit
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$25 | $41k–$51k |
| Mid level | $24–$31 | $50k–$65k |
| Senior | $29–$40 | $61k–$84k |
Adjusted for the Detroit market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Lesson planningClassroom managementDifferentiated instructionFormative assessmentCurriculum standards alignmentParent communicationEdTech tools (LMS, Google Classroom)Patience and adaptability
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Describe your classroom management approach.
Lead with prevention: clear routines, relationships, and engagement, then describe how you handle disruption calmly and consistently. Avoid sounding punitive.
How do you differentiate for students at very different levels in one class?
Give concrete structures, such as tiered tasks, flexible grouping, or choice boards, and one example of a struggling student who progressed.
Walk me through a lesson you are proud of.
Structure the answer: objective, hook, activity, assessment, and what the student work showed. Reflect briefly on what you would change.
How do you use assessment data to adjust instruction?
Show a cycle: exit tickets or quizzes, spotting patterns, reteaching in small groups. Name a real standard or skill you retaught.
Tell me about a difficult parent conversation and how you handled it.
Show that you listened first, shared specific observations rather than judgments, and agreed on a plan you both followed up on.
How do you support students who have experienced trauma or are disengaged?
Mention relationships, predictable routines, and working with counselors. One quiet success story is more convincing than a framework name.
Why do you teach, and why this school?
Be genuine and specific about the school: its population, program, or values. Committees can tell a recycled answer immediately.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your teaching license, endorsement areas, and grade bands clearly, plus praxis or state exam status if newly certified.
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Quantify impact where you can: growth percentages on benchmark assessments, pass rates, or attendance improvements.
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Name the curricula and platforms you have taught with, such as Eureka Math, Wit and Wisdom, or Canvas and Google Classroom.
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Include duties beyond your classroom: coaching, clubs, committee work, or mentoring student teachers.
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Tailor your subject and grade emphasis to each posting; a generic K-12 resume reads as unfocused to principals.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Student Teacher
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Teacher
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Lead/Mentor Teacher
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Instructional Coach
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Assistant Principal
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