Build the Future of Education
Our mission is to recruit innovative instructors and mentors to establish a premier academic environment centered on character, kindness, and world-class standards.
Ascend Academy is operated and staffed by Good People Serving Solutions (GPS), a Michigan-based educational services company. All staff working at Ascend Academy are Good People Serving Solutions employees.
Current Openings
We are currently scouting for exceptional leaders and educators to join our founding K–5 team. Be part of building something transformative from the ground up.
Our Mission & Values
Respect
We cultivate a culture where every educator and student is treated with dignity, fostering a warm and inclusive learning environment.
Integrity
Acting with honesty and strong moral principles is at the core of our founding team, guiding our decisions and interactions.
Self-Improvement
We strive for personal and professional excellence, continuously evolving to provide the best outcomes for our students.
Empathy
Understanding and sharing the feelings of others allows us to support our students and colleagues with true compassion.
Rigorous Academics
We hold high expectations for every student, providing the tools and support needed to master challenging material.
Global Mindset
Preparing students for a connected world by embracing diverse perspectives and fostering cultural awareness.
The Impact of Our Founding Team
Joining Ascend Academy Battle Creek means more than starting a new job. You are becoming a visionary architect of a student-centered culture, building the foundations of excellence for our founding K–5 classes.
Founding Impact
Help define our school identity and academic standards from the very first day.
Primary Focus
Maximize student growth during the most critical developmental years of K–5 education.
Small-School Community
Foster deep connections in an intimate environment where every face and name matters.
Professional Growth
Propel your career forward with leadership opportunities unique to a new school launch.
A Culture of Innovation & Support
Help build something new. At Ascend Academy, we empower our educators with the resources, autonomy, and collaborative support needed to redefine elementary education from the ground up.
- Supportive Leadership: Founding administrators who invest in your professional growth.
- Deep Collaboration: A collaborative founding team where every voice matters.
- Opportunities to Innovate: Implement fresh ideas and impact K–5 students starting day one.
Join the Founding Team
Help us build a legacy of integrity and academic rigor at Ascend Academy. Please share your name, email, role of interest, and experience level below, and we'll reach out to discuss your future on our founding team.