7/8 Grade Self Contained Teachers

Arbor Academy; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbor Academy in Battle Creek, MI seeks a dedicated 7th/8th grade Self Contained teacher. The role focuses on delivering Michigan standards-aligned instruction and fostering student engagement across the middle school years.

The ideal candidate holds a Michigan teaching certificate with endorsements for the subject area, a bachelor's degree, and at least 3 years of teaching experience. A master's degree is preferred, with a commitment to equity and student growth.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsements for the subject area(s).
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years teaching.
• Evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind.
• Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade level(s).

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that align with State of Michigan objectives and school goals.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Help students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
• Collaborate with other teachers to develop lesson plans and improve learning.
• Communicate with students and parents regarding progress and needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all activities.
• Manage classroom behavior and enforce rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline per school rules and disciplinary systems.
• Use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction.
• Create classroom assessments that measure student proficiency per Michigan standards.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Are you interested in a rewarding opportunity to educate students? We are seeking dedicated and dynamic 7/8 grade MS Self Contained Teachers to join our Team at Arbor Academy!

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.