Career Center

Second Grade Teacher                                                                                            Lower School

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, the Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989, it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of Detroit. For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu.

A Second Grade Teacher is needed for the 2022/2023 academic year.  Responsible for instruction in the core academic areas of reading, language arts, mathematics, and social studies; assessment of students’ progress, communication with parents and colleagues; recess, dismissal, and other professional responsibilities. 

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement program with employer match.

Please submit a cover letter explaining your educational philosophy, a resume, completed Cranbrook Faculty Application, copies of college transcripts and teacher certifications if applicable, along with contact information for at least three references via the Cranbrook Educational Community website: www.cranbrook.edu/employment.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or similar field required and a minimum of 3 years successful teaching experience preferred. Proficiency and experience with readers and writers workshop models preferred.