1st/2nd Grade Teacher

Concord Academy of Petoskey•Petoskey, MI

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Long-Term Substitute Teacher to teach a small class! 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.

Requirements

A valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the subject area(s) being taught.
Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum 3 years teaching.
Must have evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind.
Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade level(s).

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
Help individual students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
Collaborate with other Teachers to develop lesson plans and improve the overall learning process.
Communication with students and parents regarding student progress and/or needs.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning 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.
Understanding of how to use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction.
Ability to create classroom assessments that effectively measure student proficiency levels as demonstrated by the Michigan Academic Standards.