Elementary Teacher - Long Term Position

Kent City Community Schools; Kent City (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time position

Collaborative working environment

Focus on students and staff

Job summary

Kent City Community Schools invites applications for an Elementary Teacher in a long-term, full-time capacity. Immediate start preferred; candidate must hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsement to teach in Michigan.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, students, families and the community, with a strong focus on relationship-building, confidentiality, and professional growth to support student success.

Qualifications

• Ability to work successfully with students, staff, administrators and community members.
• Daily, in-person attendance and organization for collaborative work with students, families.
• Must be flexible and maintain confidentiality.
• Relate well with students and collaborate with staff and parents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a safe, comfortable learning environment.
• Demonstrate consistent, effective management of student behavior.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and growth.
• Build relationships to support learning for all students.
• Ensure confidentiality in records per FERPA, IDEA and HIPAA guidelines when needed.
• Participate in all required meetings.

Skills

Work with students

Team collaboration

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Relating to students

Parent/staff collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Job description

Kent City Community Schools Kent City Community Schools - Kent City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Elementary Teacher - Long Term Position

Who We Are:

Kent City Community Schools is a public school district in Kent County dedicated to providing a nurturing environment and to educate all of our 1,200 students to be lifelong learners.

What We Need:

We are looking for a compassionate and collaborative team member to work with our staff so that they can empower students to reach their full potential through a rigorous curriculum and instructional excellence!

What We Value:

Collaboration, Compassion, Honest Communication, Growth Mindset, and a Culture of Opportunity

What You Need:

• Ability to work successfully with students, staff, administrators and community members
• Daily, in-person attendance and ability to be organized and work collaboratively with students, staff and families
• Must be flexible
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to relate well with students
• Ability to collaborate with building staff and parents
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Manage a safe, comfortable learning environment
• Demonstrate consistent, effective management of student behavior
• Demonstrate professional conduct and exhibit professional growth
• Strong belief that building individual relationships is paramount to learning
• Believes relentlessly that all children have the capacity to be successful learners
• Maintain student confidentiality in thorough and secure record-keeping following FERPA, IDEA and HIPPA guidelines when needed
• Participate in all meetings as required by the school, district, or laws, to address student needs
• Ability to form and maintain working and professional relationships with district staff and parents
• Possesses the skill and willingness to ensure that students’ social and emotional needs are addressed
• Developing and implementing individualized programs of instruction to meet the needs of students
• Participating as an educational team member for the success of all students
• Uses technology to enhance lessons and stay current with changing trends
• Must demonstrate the ability to connect with all students and actively engage them in learning
• Communicates well with a variety of audiences both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate professional conduct and exhibit professional growth
• Performs other such duties as may reasonably be assigned

Preferred Skills/Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement, qualified to teach in Michigan
• Show passion about the teaching/learning process for every child
• Build relationships with students and adults in a team environment
• Provide customer service atmosphere for students and parents
• Engagement in the process of continual improvement

What We Provide:

• Full-Time position
• Collaborative working environment
• A focus on students and staff

Elementary Teacher - Long Term Position

Kent City Community Schools Kent City Community Schools - Kent City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kent City Community Schools , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5976174

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Elementary Teacher - Long Term Position

Who We Are:

Kent City Community Schools is a public school district in Kent County dedicated to providing a nurturing environment and to educate all of our 1,200 students to be lifelong learners.

What We Need:

We are looking for a compassionate and collaborative team member to work with our staff so that they can empower students to reach their full potential through a rigorous curriculum and instructional excellence!

What We Value:

Collaboration, Compassion, Honest Communication, Growth Mindset, and a Culture of Opportunity

What You Need:

• Ability to work successfully with students, staff, administrators and community members
• Daily, in-person attendance and ability to be organized and work collaboratively with students, staff and families
• Must be flexible
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to relate well with students
• Ability to collaborate with building staff and parents
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Manage a safe, comfortable learning environment
• Demonstrate consistent, effective management of student behavior
• Demonstrate professional conduct and exhibit professional growthStrong belief that building individual relationships is paramount to learning
• Believes relentlessly that all children have the capacity to be successful learners
• Maintain student confidentiality in thorough and secure record-keeping following FERPA, IDEA and HIPPA guidelines when needed
• Participate in all meetings as required by the school, district, or laws, to address student needs
• Ability to form and maintain working and professional relationships with district staff and parents
• Possesses the skill and willingness to ensure that students’ social and emotional needs are addressed
• Developing and implementing individualized programs of instruction to meet the needs of students
• Participating as an educational team member for the success of all students
• Uses technology to enhance lessons and stay current with changing trends
• Must demonstrate the ability to connect with all students and actively engage them in learning
• Communicates well with a variety of audiences both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate professional conduct and exhibit professional growth
• Performs other such duties as may reasonably be assigned

Preferred Skills/Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement, qualified to teach in Michigan
• Show passion about the teaching/learning process for every child
• Build relationships with students and adults in a team environment
• Provide customer service atmosphere for students and parents
• Engagement in the process of continual improvement

What We Provide:

• Full-Time position
• Collaborative working environment
• A focus on students and staff

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sarah Earnest , HR
• 200 North Clover Street
• Kent City, Michigan 49330
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]