2nd Grade Teacher
Watervliet Public Schools•Watervliet, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
This role involves developing strong relationships with students and their families, adapting curriculum to meet individual needs, and administering assessments. The teacher will lead instruction, manage student behavior to ensure a safe and orderly environment, and model appropriate communication skills. Responsibilities also include participating in professional learning, monitoring student activities for safety, demonstrating professional conduct, working cooperatively with staff, and maintaining regular attendance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in teaching or be currently enrolled in an alternative certification program
- Able to assess and document student progress
- Professional in personal conduct and actions
- Strong organizational, classroom management, collaboration, and communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with young children, parents, staff, administration, and the general public
- Demonstrated competence in the use of technology
- Active and continuous learner in the area of elementary education, research-based instructional strategies
Nice To Haves
- Passion for working with young children in a collaborative environment
- Organized, flexible, and able to multitask
- Desire to grow professionally
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and students
Responsibilities
- Develop strong, positive relationships with students and their families
- Adapt curriculum materials and classroom work to meet the needs of students as needed
- Administer assessments (classroom, district, etc.)
- Lead whole-class and small-group instruction to improve student success in academics
- Manage student behavior and provide a safe and orderly learning environment
- Model appropriate verbal communication to help students develop/improve their skills
- Participate in professional learning activities
- Monitor student activities in and around the school to ensure the safety of every student in the classroom, in the cafeteria, and on the playground
- Carry out responsibilities with little or no prompting
- Demonstrate professional behavior in manner and appearance
- Work cooperatively with building staff
- Regular, timely, and predictable attendance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
