ESL Teacher for Multicultural Classrooms

Sylvania; Battle Creek, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview School District seeks a qualified educator to instruct students using the district-approved curriculum and to foster a classroom environment supportive of diverse learners. You will prepare lessons, protect students and property, and employ varied teaching methods aligned to goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, a Michigan ESL endorsement, and a collaborative spirit with a commitment to multicultural education and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university.
• Experience working with students in a diverse, multicultural academic setting
• Lifelong learner with a collaborative spirit
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with English as a Second Language(NS)K-12 Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Teach Lakeview School District approved curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepare for classes assigned.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs & capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day as necessary.
• Regular, dependable attendance is a critical performance factor to ensure consistent, high quality services to children and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Works collaboratively with a culturally diverse community and student population
• Contributes constructively to closing racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic achievement gaps
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues, staff, students and community groups of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability and ethnic backgrounds

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Collaborative spirit

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university

Lifelong learner with a collaborative spirit

Bilingual preferred but not required

Valid Michigan teaching certificate with ESL(NS)K-12 Endorsement

Job description

Lakeview School District seeks a qualified educator to instruct students using the district-approved curriculum and to foster a classroom environment supportive of diverse learners. You will prepare lessons, protect students and property, and employ varied teaching methods aligned to goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, a Michigan ESL endorsement, and a collaborative spirit with a commitment to multicultural education and ongoing professional growth.