MS Teacher

Arbor Academy; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbor Academy is seeking a dedicated MS Teacher in Battle Creek, MI to foster student interest and academic growth in line with Michigan standards. The role requires mastery of curriculum, strong instructional practices, and collaboration with colleagues to enhance learning outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsements, a Bachelor’s degree in Education, and at least three years of teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsement(s) for the subject area.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience.
• Evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements as defined by No Child Left Behind.
• Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grades.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans aligned with Michigan standards.
• Use technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Support struggling students to access content.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve lessons and learning processes.
• Communicate with students and parents regarding progress and needs.
• Establish clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Manage behavior by enforcing classroom rules and procedures.
• Maintain school discipline per policy.
• Use formative, summative, and interim assessments to inform instruction.
• Create classroom assessments to measure student proficiency per Michigan standards.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Differentiated Instruction

Assessment & Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Educational Technology

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic MS 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.