1st Grade Teacher

Renaissance Public School Academy • Mt. Pleasant, MI

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About The Position

Renaissance Public School Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. It uses Project-Based Learning and a developmental approach to create meaningful, engaging learning experiences. Teachers collaborate to design purposeful learning experiences and benefit from team planning, professional development, and a culture that values creativity and teacher leadership.

The 1st Grade Teacher creates a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and students’ social, emotional, and personal growth. The teacher delivers standards-aligned instruction to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. The role collaborates with students, families, and colleagues to promote student achievement and support the school’s mission and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related field.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with the appropriate elementary grade-level endorsement.
• Strong knowledge of elementary curriculum, child development, and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Ability to develop engaging lessons that promote academic achievement and the social-emotional development of young learners.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in planning, instruction, and assessment.
• Proficiency in integrating instructional technology into the classroom.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and school leadership to support student success.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans that meet students’ academic, social, and developmental needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom environment that promotes student engagement, responsibility, and respect.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and individual student needs.
• Assess student learning through assignments, projects, quizzes, tests, observations, and classroom participation.
• Monitor student progress, maintain accurate academic records, and use assessment data to inform instructional decisions.
• Foster foundational literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies skills through engaging instructional practices.
• Establish and maintain classroom management practices that encourage positive behavior and a safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum, analyze student data, and support school improvement initiatives.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, academic performance, and behavioral concerns.
• Participate in IEP, Section 504, and other student support meetings as required.
• Integrate instructional technology and innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning.
• Participate in school activities, meetings, professional development, and other assigned duties.
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment and effective communication with students, parents, and school staff.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental plans.
• 4% 401(k) company contribution.
• 3% 401(k) company match.
• Life, ADD, STD, and LTD coverage paid 100% by the employer.
• Voluntary plans available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level