ECA Employment Page
We are hiring full time teachers for the fall, 2026 term:
High School Science Instructor and CORE Advisor
High School Social Studies Instructor and CORE Advisor
Other current employment opportunities (winter, 2026 term):
ECA Contracted Services Instructional Assistant
The Early College Alliance @ Eastern Michigan University is a fantastic and unique place to work!
The vision of the ECA is to bridge the gap between high school and college, enhancing life outcomes while fostering a democratic society.
The mission of the ECA is to empower high school students from diverse backgrounds to earn up to 60 university credits towards a Bachelor's Degree.
The values of the ECA are Social Justice, Strong & Supportive Relationships, Diversity, Growth Mindset, & Individualized Educational Pathways.
Benefits of Working at the ECA:
Intentional and supportive mentoring program
Opportunities to develop leadership skills and move into formal and informal leadership roles
Being part of a richly diverse school community with a focus on equity
A very non-traditional structure that affords a great deal of autonomy and flexibility to teachers
Taking part in a relationship-oriented educational model, where serving as a mentor to students is a key function of the educator role
Teacher-designed school, operating with Teacher-Powered principles
Competitive wages & benefits through a newly negotiated WEOC-FT Contract
What Current Teachers are Saying About Teaching at the ECA:
"What I appreciate most about working at ECA is that my judgment and expertise is trusted and valued. We are encouraged to think deeply about what is or isn't working and we have opportunities to be creative in meeting the needs of our students, which I find further deepens my own practice and love of teaching." J. Reddy (Math)
“Prior to joining the ECA, I worked at a traditional, public, urban high school, where stringent guidelines for curriculum and instruction severely reduced the diversity and complexity of my course content. What’s more, these harsh instructional protocols limited my own growth as a teacher, as I felt the need to conform to the district’s narrow expectations.
Now, as a member of the ECA teaching staff, I feel genuinely respected by my supervisors for the first time in my six-year teaching career. First and foremost, I enjoy more latitude in both curriculum design and instruction than ever before. On a day-to-day basis, I spend more time thinking about the actual skills students will need to be successful, rather than designing content that is aligned with a standardized test. What’s more, at stressful moments in the semester, my supervisors proactively reach out to check in on me, and to offer me additional time for planning and grading.
By giving teachers more flexibility with their course design, the ECA administration encourages teachers to continuously grow and try new things in the classroom. What’s more, by offering concrete resources to prevent burnout -- such as additional time for planning and grading -- my supervisors help me feel like I can make it through the school year in one piece. Although I have not been a staff member here for very long, I cannot imagine going back to teaching in a traditional public school.” R. Zein (ELA)
“ECA gives me the freedom to plan my own curriculum, and I'm proud to be part of this group of highly reflective teachers” F. Shapiro (ELA)