University Prep Schools Kindergarten Teacher

University Prep Schools; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University Prep Schools seeks a dedicated teacher to foster a supportive learning environment through culturally relevant practices. Candidates will implement curriculum and assessments while engaging families and working collaboratively with a team to enhance student achievement. This role offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive administrative team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Paid personal and sick time

Wellness days

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and valid Michigan teaching certification required.
• Experience with project-based learning preferred.
• Eligibility to work in the US on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum and maintain positive classroom culture.
• Use assessments to drive instructional practice.
• Engage parents in the learning process.

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Relationship building

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid Michigan teaching certification

Job description

What will your role be?

As a teacher, you will be responsible for implementing curriculum, maintaining a positive classroom culture, using assessments to drive instructional practice, and for contributing to the educational and social development of all students by implementing culturally relevant teaching practices. U Prep teachers use district resources in an efficient and responsible manner and participate in professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in professional development opportunities and implements best practices acquired that focuses on instruction and high student achievement.
• Provide instruction that is culturally responsive and culturally sustaining.
• Builds relationships with students to create a positive, structured learning environment where students feel safe, supported and empowered to grow
• Actively engage parents in the learning process and works collaboratively with families
• Use data to refine lesson plans and inform instructional practices
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and valid Michigan teaching certification with endorsement in content area
• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Experience with project-based learning preferred
  
  

How do we support you?

Education

Our education teams are critical to our ability to serve our scholars well. You’ll be supported in a variety of ways:

• Working in well-resourced and designed buildings that promote the physical and emotional safety necessary for learning.
• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package, including retirement plan with a generous match.
• Paid personal and sick time along with district wide wellness days.
• Provided time and programs for professional development.
• Given opportunities to collaborate with your peers and receive guidance from a mentor.
• Supported by an engaged leadership and administrative team.
• Working with team members who take great pride in their work and schools.
• Partnering with highly engaged families who prioritize education and learning.