Careers
Join Our Team!
DAA is eager to find dynamic, passionate people to help us shake up education in Detroit. Is that you?
Positions Available in 2025-2026
Teaching at Detroit Achievement Academy is different.
Interest Form
We understand the value of having teammates that reflect the diversity of our students and their families. We strongly encourage leaders of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Staff Initiatives
Staff may participate in several initiatives to support their wellbeing and personal growth throughout their service to students.
Teaching is hard. We believe it's necessary to invest in our team.
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Staff members in direct instructional roles (crew leaders, classroom teachers) who have previously held leadership positions, but are choosing to return to the classroom, are eligible for a $10,000 stipend, in addition to their scheduled salary.
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All full-time staff are eligible for up to $500 in reimbursement for wellness-related expenses.
This fund reimburses wellness activities such as yoga classes, gym memberships, doctor co-pays, new glasses, and more!
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Instructional staff members who provide direct instruction to students and have been employed by our district in such a role for 10 complete school years will be eligible for a 12 month sabbatical at 100% of pay in their 11th year of employment with the district.
By taking a year to learn, grow, and explore independently, outside of the walls of our schools, we hope our teammates’ breadth of experience will return to our school community to create even more meaningful academic and social emotional experiences for students.
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We support our adult crew by reimbursing tuition and fees for continuing education courses or programs to support each crew mate’s professional development, and foster the growth mindset we admire so much in our team!
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DAA offers up to $1,000 in student loan repayment support to adult crew members each year (after a crew member’s first year with us)!
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Being a parent is hard work! Up to $1,000 of a crew member’s childcare costs can be reimbursed each year!
Five Year Plan
Click to view our district’s five year plan.
We are looking for extraordinary leaders and learners to join our team who:
Teach to give students a strong foundation of academic excellence,
Foster the social-emotional and character development of young learners,
Build a love of learning in all students,
Engage families as partners in our students’ education,
Commit to constant learning, reflection, and improvement of their own practice,
Bring their passions and personalities to school every day,
Thrive in a start-up environment, and
Are committed to equity and the belief that all children in Detroit can reach their full potential as learners, leaders, and world-changers.
Welcome to Detroit!
When you read about Detroit in the news, most of what is highlighted is concentrated in the 7.2 mile stretch of Downtown and Midtown. Yes, these areas contain hundreds of great restaurants, 3 stadiums, Wayne State University, the Riverwalk and the “Museum District” containing the DIA, Charles H. Wright Museum, Detroit Historical Museum and the Michigan Science Center, but Detroit is huge. Boston, San Francisco and Manhattan could all fit into the footprint of Detroit with a few miles to spare!
The diverse neighborhoods of Detroit are what make this city so beautiful. Detroit is steeped in rich history and is filled with active communities and dedicated public servants. Detroit also has lots of ways to explore the outdoors! Belle Isle, River Rouge, Palmer Park, Chandler Park, Historic Fort Wayne, the Riverwalk, and so many more.
The City of Detroit is also leading the charge at making Detroit “a city for educators”. Through its Teach 313 Initiative, they are rallying together local businesses to support the teachers in the city and creating a central hub for resources, incentives, and career opportunities with our online platform and app.
Additionally, Michigan was listed as the best state in the US in 2017. We have craft beer, a growing whiskey distillery scene, the most coastline of any other state except Alaska, sand dunes and the gorgeous Upper Peninsula. So what are you waiting for?