Elementary Teacher

Arbor Academy; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbor Academy in Battle Creek, MI seeks dedicated Elementary and Long Term Substitute Teachers to support student learning and academic growth. You will deliver instruction aligned with Michigan standards and school curriculum.

The ideal candidate holds a Michigan teaching certificate, a bachelor's degree, and at least 3 years of teaching experience; residency in Michigan preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsements for the subject area.
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience.
• Must meet highly qualified requirements as defined by No Child Left Behind.
• Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials aligned with Michigan objectives.
• Use technology to support differentiated instruction.
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Assist students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
• Collaborate with other teachers to improve lesson plans and learning processes.
• Communicate with students and parents regarding progress and needs.
• Establish clear objectives for all activities and manage classroom behavior.

Skills

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Assessment data usage

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Collaboration

Curriculum development

Technology in instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Elementary and Long Term Substitute 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.