MS Teacher

Gaming & Technology Academy of Saginaw; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaming & Technology Academy of Saginaw is seeking a dynamic MS Teacher to foster student growth in a secondary classroom. The ideal candidate holds a valid Michigan teaching certificate and demonstrates mastery of state standards while applying effective instructional practices.

The role involves planning engaging lessons, using technology to differentiate instruction, monitoring progress, supporting struggling students, and collaborating with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement for secondary subjects.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience.
• Evidence of meeting No Child Left Behind highly qualified requirements.
• Ability to plan and develop curriculum for assigned grades.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans aligned with Michigan standards.
• Use technology to differentiate instruction and engage students.
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Support students who are behind and collaborate with colleagues.
• Communicate with students and parents about progress and needs.
• Establish clear objectives and manage classroom behavior.
• Use assessment data to inform daily instruction.

Skills

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Student assessment

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Learning management system

Educational technology

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated 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.