Kindergarten Teacher

Academy of Warren; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Contribution

401(k) Company Match

Life & Disability Insurance

Voluntary Plans

Job summary

Academy of Warren in Warren, Michigan is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher with Michigan certification to join our urban, student-centered learning community. The successful candidate will create nurturing, engaging classrooms and build a love of learning in young children.

You will develop developmentally appropriate lessons, assess progress, collaborate with staff, communicate with families, and participate in school events while maintaining high standards of safety and behavior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Valid Michigan teaching certification/license with endorsement for the grade level.
• Strong understanding of child development and effective teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in planning and assessing educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on curriculum standards and cater to diverse learning styles.
• Develop assessments and monitor student performance through tests, quizzes, projects, and presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align curricula and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Participate in school activities, meetings, and events to contribute to the overall mission of the institution.
• Maintain a safe and positive environment for all students and effective communication with students, parents, and staff.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education

Job description

Academy of Warren is currently hiring for a Kindergarten Teacher. Must have Michigan Certification.

Are you a compassionate educator who is a creative problem solver? Do you desire an opportunity to actively promote and implement educational processes that will bring value to the learning process and help students become confident and successful learners? Did you become a teacher to help realize the promise of education to improve student’s lives and build strong, vibrant communities?

Well, the Academy of Warren is looking for you! An educator who is passionate about teaching and gets gratification from watching students excel.

Academy of Warren provides a free K-8 education to students who live in or near Warren, Michigan. We aim to equip urban students to become literate, self-motivated, and life-long learners. We provide a multicultural, student-centered environment in which all students are held to high academic, behavioral, and moral standards. Students are taught in a renovated state-of-the-art facility with updated resources and an engaging curriculum designed to build strong learning STEM concepts and standards. Some of our renovations include 36 remodeled classrooms; new athletic facilities; a library suite; a science lab; a black box theater, a cafeteria, and more.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Kindergarten Teacher to join our team. The Elementary Teacher will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment for students. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to student development and a desire to foster a love for learning in young children.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties

• Develop and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on curriculum standards and cater to diverse learning styles.




• Develop assessments and monitor student performance through various methods, including tests, quizzes, projects, and presentations.




• Collaborate with colleagues to align curricula and participate in ongoing professional development initiatives.




• Participate in school activities, meetings, and events to contribute to the overall mission of the institution.




• Maintain a safe and positive environment for all students




• Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and school staff




• Regular and predictable attendance

Cognitive Demands

• Supervision of multiple students at once




• Establishing routines and procedures




• Maintaining a safe and orderly environment




• Create and implement instructional plans




• Participate in continuous professional development




• Effective oral and written communication skills

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift/move objects weighing up to 25lbs




• Stand and walk frequently




• Occasionally sit on the floor or bend down/squat




• Withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of the year




• Withstand a moderate noise level




• Be able to perform first aid/CPR if necessary




• Assist/lift students, as necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.




• Valid teaching certification/license in Michigan with an endorsement in the grade level.




• Strong understanding of child development and effective teaching strategies.




• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.




• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in planning and assessing educational activities.

Company Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans




• 4% 401(k) company contribution




• 3% 401(k) company match




• Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer




• Voluntary Plans Available

For more information on the Academy of Warren, please visit our website at http://www.academyofwarren.net/.

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