2nd Grade Teacher

Commonwealth Community Development Academy; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Commonwealth Community Development Academy in Detroit seeks a dynamic 2nd Grade Teacher to join our team. This teacher will foster student curiosity, deliver instruction aligned with Michigan standards, and implement evidence-based practices to support early learning.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, differentiating instruction with available technology, assessing student progress with formative and summative data, and communicating with families to support achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement.
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience.
• Evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons aligned to Michigan standards.
• Use technology to differentiate instruction.
• Monitor and adjust teaching based on student progress.
• Support at-risk students to improve learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to improve lessons.
• Communicate with students and parents regarding progress.
• Set clear objectives for all activities.
• Manage behavior and enforce classroom rules.
• Maintain discipline per school policy.
• Use formative, summative, and interim data to drive instruction.
• Create classroom assessments that measure proficiency.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Differentiated instruction

Assessment design

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

We are seking a dynamic and dedicated 2nd Grade Teacher 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:

1. 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.
2. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
3. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
4. Help individual students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
5. Collaborate with other Teachers to develop lesson plans and improve the overall learning process.
6. Communication with students and parents regarding student progress and/or needs.
7. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
8. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
9. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
10. Understanding of how to use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction.
11. Ability to create classroom assessments that effectively measure student proficiency levels as demonstrated by the Michigan Academic Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the subject area(s) being taught.
2. Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
3. Minimum 3 years teaching.
4. Must have evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind.
5. 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.