MS Social Studies Teacher

Arbor Academy; Lakeview (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbor Academy in Michigan seeks a dedicated MS Social Studies Teacher to foster student interest and academic growth while applying Michigan Academic Standards and proven instructional methods in a secondary classroom.

The role involves planning engaging lessons, differentiating instruction with technology, and collaborating with staff to enhance learning outcomes for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement for the subject area.
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience.
• Evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements under No Child Left Behind.
• Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade level(s).

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans aligned to Michigan standards.
• Use technology to support differentiated instruction.
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies.
• Support students who are behind in content.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instruction.
• Communicate with students and parents about progress or needs.
• Establish clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain discipline.
• Use formative, summative, and interim assessments to inform instruction.
• Design classroom assessments to measure proficiency levels per Michigan standards.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Differentiated instruction

Student assessment

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Michigan Teaching Certificate with Social Studies Endorsement

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic MS Social Studies Teacher 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:

1. 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.
2. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
3. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
4. Help individual students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
5. Collaborate with other Teachers to develop lesson plans and improve the overall learning process.
6. Communication with students and parents regarding student progress and/or needs.
7. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
8. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
9. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
10. Understanding of how to use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction.
11. Ability to create classroom assessments that effectively measure student proficiency levels as demonstrated by the Michigan Academic Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the subject area(s) being taught.
2. Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
3. Minimum 3 years teaching.
4. Must have evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind.
5. 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.