Teacher - 2nd Grade

LAKE SHORE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Saint Clair Shores (MI); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lake Shore Public Schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI seeks an Elementary Teacher for 2nd grade to join a dedicated team. The role focuses on fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth in young learners and begins January 4, 2027, with potential earlier start.

The ideal candidate will design engaging, standards-aligned lessons, collaborate with colleagues and families, and maintain a nurturing classroom that supports student success throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related field.
• Valid state teaching certification for Elementary Education.
• Experience teaching at the elementary level preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with 2nd grade standards.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assess and monitor student progress with feedback to students and parents.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
• Incorporate hands-on activities, technology, and creative projects.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff on interdisciplinary units.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and activities.
• Participate in professional development to stay current with educational best practices and trends.
• Maintain a safe and organized classroom per school policies.
• Support social and emotional development and positive behavior.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Collaboration

Classroom management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education

State teaching certification for Elementary Education

Description du poste

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Elementary Teacher to join our second grade team. This position is available due to a mid-year retirement. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that fosters the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of young learners. This full-time position requires a commitment to educational excellence, collaboration with colleagues, and engagement with families to support student success. The anticipated start date is January 4, 2027, though an earlier start date may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards for 2nd Grade.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and collaboration.
• Assess and monitor student progress through formal and informal evaluations, providing feedback to students and parents.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse learning needs and styles of students.
• Foster a love for learning by incorporating hands-on activities, technology, and creative projects into the curriculum.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to develop interdisciplinary units and school-wide initiatives.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and classroom activities.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and trends.
• Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment, ensuring adherence to school policies and procedures.
• Support the social and emotional development of students by promoting positive behavior and conflict resolution skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or a related field.
• Valid state teaching certification for Elementary Education.
• Experience teaching at the elementary level preferred.
• Strong understanding of child development and effective teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Proficiency in using technology for instruction, assessment, and communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Work Schedule

Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teachers' Unit Contract.

Physical Requirements

• Works in standard school environment.
• Standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling
• Communicate successfully through speaking with a variety of persons
• Sit and stand extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech in classroom levels, and throughout the school building.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.