ELEMENTARY TEACHER (KINDERGARTEN)

Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Beecher School District in Michigan seeks an instructional elementary teacher. The role requires a valid Michigan teaching certificate, a bachelor's degree, and a ZO/ZE endorsement, aligned with BEA contract provisions.

The teacher will design lessons, employ diverse instructional strategies, monitor student progress, and communicate with families. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records and reporting progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Michigan Teacher's Certificate.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Applicable valid State of Michigan (ZO, ZE) endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture and discovery.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for a productive classroom.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps records and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means about progress.
• Maintains current student data including measures of academic progress.

Education

Michigan Teacher's Certificate

Bachelor's degree

Zo/ZE endorsement

Job description

• Position Type: Instructional - Elementary School

Only those applicants who meet the required education and/or experience requirements should apply for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teacher's Certificate.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Applicable valid State of Michigan (ZO, ZE) endorsement.

SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to...):

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress.
• Maintains current student data including all relevant measures of academic progress.

REQUIREMENTS:

Newly hired employees must satisfactorily pass:

• Reference checks.

ANNUAL SALARY:

Salary and fringe benefits based upon BEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

All applicants must be accompanied by the following documents:

• Resume
• Copy of Credentials (i.e. transcripts, certifications, licenses, endorsements, etc.)
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

Failure to submit any of the above required documents and/or not meeting the required education and/or experience requirements, may result in your application not being considered. Required accompanying documents can be scanned as an attachment to your application.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

In compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Beecher School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination. Direct all inquiries related to Section 504 to Dr. Jendayi Gardner, Superintendent, Ira A. Rutherford, III Administration Building, 1020 W. Coldwater Road, Flint, MI 48505, [phone]. Direct all other inquiries to Dr. Jendayi Gardner, Superintendent, Ira A. Rutherford, III Administration Building, 1020 W. Coldwater Road, Flint, MI 48505, [phone].