Washtenaw International High School and Middle Academy
1.0 FTE Full-Time teaching positions available for certified educators with dual or multiple certifications in the following subjects:
English Language Arts (BA or BX), Science (DI or DX) and Math (Ex) Teaching Positions
Summary: Two Full-time Middle and High School Teachers with some combination of English Language Arts (BA or BX), Science (DI or DX) and Mathematics (EX) with state of MI certification 0r equivalent to instruct students in the Washtenaw Educational Options Consortium at Washtenaw International Middle Academy and High School (6th - 12th grade). Work in a diverse, equity-centered, collaborative, innovative International Baccalaureate school with academically focused and growth minded students, staff, and families.
School Mission: WIHI and WIMA’s mission is to empower our community to become knowledgeable, inquiring, open-minded, life-long learners by fostering caring relationships and celebrating our rich diversity. We aspire to positively impact lives through a socially just, inclusive, and globally enriched educational environment rooted in empathy and compassion.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:
Assume Middle school English Language Arts (BA or BX), Science (DI or DX) and Mathematics EX) Teacher responsibilities including:
Work collaborative and positively with diverse students, families, and staff to promote strong academic achievement for all students
Work collaboratively with department colleagues to develop instruction, curriculum, and assessments aligned with inquiry-based, constructivist learning that promotes equity and social justice
Develop engaging, student-centered lessons and units that include trauma-informed practices and equity-focused curriculum
Engage in learning and modeling cultural proficiency and restorative practices
Develop classroom culture that promotes a growth mindset using standards based learning practices
Communicate regularly via email, google classroom, and in person, with students, staff, and families to promote student achievement for all students, especially underserved students and families
Work collaboratively with the Student Support Team to support students and develop plans of support
Work collaboratively with the administrative team to develop interventions and supports for student concerns with academic, social, and emotional needs
Participate in Professional Development relevant to the International Baccalaureate and Cultural Proficiency, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Training.
Implement standards based learning and mastery based learning school-wide policies and practices.
Other duties as assigned by the principal.
Daily work schedule 7:25 am-3:15 pm
Meet instructional and compliance requirements of the International Baccalaureate Organization and the Michigan Department of Education.
Qualifications: Valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate with necessary endorsement(s) BA or BX and EX. Secondary IB teaching experience preferred. Candidates with experience with Equity, Inclusion, and Trauma Informed Practices preferred.
Education and/or Experience: Qualification and certification to teach Literature and/or Language Arts and Mathematics. Experience, qualification and interest in sponsoring co-curricular activities.
Language Skills: Highly proficient in written and verbal communication with a particular emphasis on subject area specific competence and interpersonal communications.
Technical Skills: Ability to use computer technology for research, data management, communication and other instruction. Experience with Google classroom, Google Drive, Turnitin.com, and Power School preferred.
Reasoning Ability: Highly proficient in subject area reasoning, problem solving, organizational dynamics and emotional intelligence.
Physical Demands: Capability to perform duties normally associated with secondary teaching. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment: School building consisting of office space, classrooms and specialty facilities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials of this job.
Salary: To be determined based on experience and qualifications. Salary ranging from $41,000 to $87,000.
Position Starting Date: August 2025
Contact: Nhu Do, Principal, Washtenaw International High School (nhudo@wihi.org)
Application Procedure: Complete all sections of the online application here. It is required that applicants upload copies of the following documents: Letter of interest, Resume, Copy of all transcripts and copy of valid Michigan Teaching Certificate(s).
Deadline: March 21st, 2025 or until position is filled.
It is the policy and commitment of the Washtenaw Education Consortium not to discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion or handicap in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment policies in accommodations with the Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments executive order 11245 as amended. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all other pertinent State and Federal regulations.
Washtenaw International High School is an IB World School. These are schools that share common philosophy- a commitment to high quality, challenging, International education that (this school) believes is important for our students. Only schools authorized by the IB organization can offer any of its three academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) or the Diploma Programme (DP).
For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org and www.wihi.org