We are seeking dedicated and dynamic 1st and 2nd Grade Teachers to join our Team!
NATURE OF THE POSITION:
This position is responsible for fostering students' interest in education as well as academic development. The incumbent must possess a mastery command of the Michigan Academic Standards for their respective discipline and be a competent professional with in-depth knowledge of instructional best practices and educational methods and procedures specific to the secondary classroom.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and are in line with State of Michigan objectives and school-wide curriculum goals.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Help individual students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
- Collaborate with other Teachers to develop lesson plans and improve the overall learning process.
- Communication with students and parents regarding student progress and/or needs.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
- Understanding of how to use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction.
- Ability to create classroom assessments that effectively measure student proficiency levels as demonstrated by the Michigan Academic Standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the subject area(s) being taught.
- Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
- Minimum 3 years teaching.
- Must have evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind.
- Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade level(s).
If you are passionate, dedicated, and ready to make a lasting impact on young minds, our innovative and forward-thinking team wants to speak to you!
We are an equal-opportunity employer.
