Urban Elementary Teacher - Turnaround Impact & Growth

Saginaw Area Consortium; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Public Schools is seeking elementary teachers (K-5) to plan, organize, and implement an instructional program that guides students to achieve their academic potential.

Teachers will align curriculum, instruction, and assessments to meet diverse student needs in a fast‑paced turnaround environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with coaches, administrators, and the school community to improve student learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Single subject teaching credential or certification for teaching a specialized subject.
• State certification including endorsements required for a specific subject/area.
• Relevant teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
• Perform certain pastoral duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Curriculum alignment

Assessment analysis

Technology integration

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Single subject teaching credential

State certification

Relevant teaching experience

Job description

Saginaw Public Schools is seeking elementary teachers (K-5) to plan, organize, and implement an instructional program that guides students to achieve their academic potential.

Teachers will align curriculum, instruction, and assessments to meet diverse student needs in a fast‑paced turnaround environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with coaches, administrators, and the school community to improve student learning outcomes.