5th Grade Teacher

Summit Management Consulting, LLC; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Volunteer Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

401K and Roth

Job summary

Oakland Academy is seeking a 5th Grade Teacher to join our team. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with state standards and the Oakland Academy curriculum, while supporting diverse learners and maintaining records in Skyward.

Provide regular progress updates to parents, participate in PLCs, and assist in developing and implementing IEPs/504 plans. A Bachelor’s degree and Michigan Teaching Certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and Michigan Teaching Certification in the assigned area.
• Pre-service teaching experience required for certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver varied, engaging lessons aligned with state standards.
• Facilitate learning in harmony with students' learning styles.
• Provide frequent and timely feedback through assignments and assessments.
• Review student performance data to plan for all learners
• Maintain accurate student records (e.g., Skyward).
• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress.
• Support development of IEPs, 504 plans, and behavior plans.
• Uphold a safe, nurturing classroom environment and model Oakland Academy values.

Skills

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Communication with parents

Data analysis

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Michigan Teaching Certification

Job description

Oakland Academy is searching for a 5th Grade Teacher to join our team!

Oakland Academy must provide an excellent education to all our students that is consistent with the mission, vision, and goals of the Academy and with the core values of Summit Management Consulting. Your primary goal is to ensure that each of your students is learning subject matter identified in the State standards and the Oakland Academy curriculum.

Essential Functions

• Consistently plan and deliver lessons that are varied, interesting, engaging, and enjoyable for your students.
• Facilitate learning by creating lesson plans that are in harmony with students' learning styles.
• Assign homework only in accordance with Oakland's homework philosophy and in alignment with Professional Learning Community (PLC) team guidelines.
• Offer assignments and assessments in accordance with four-period learning, providing frequent and timely feedback to your students.
• Consistently review and analyze student performance data to develop plans to meet the needs of all students (refer to the 4 essential PLC questions on the intranet).
• Maintain timely, complete, and accurate student records (i.e. Skyward).
• Assist in the development of a curriculum that is aligned with the State standards, referring to these approved guidelines as often as necessary as you design and execute daily plans for teaching your students.
• Assist in the development and implementation of any educational plans such as IEP's, 504 plans, and behavior plans.
• Ensure that your classroom is conducive to learning - one that is safe and nurturing for all students. Provide consistency and balance for your students.
• Ensure that parents are frequently advised as to their child's performance and progress.
• Conduct research, attend conferences, and meetings, and pursue continuing education to ensure you are serving to model being a life-long learner and to ensure you are providing effective instruction. Keeping your teaching certification up to date is your professional responsibility.
• Teach and model elements of Oakland Academy's approved character education program (7 Habits).
• Perform other duties and tasks as directed by the School Administration.

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree required and Michigan Teaching Certification in the assigned area as well as pre-service experience, as required for certification.

Offers Benefits Such As...

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.
• Volunteer Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401K and Roth
• And more!