5th Grade Teacher

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lansing School District is seeking elementary teachers to join their mission of providing an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will ensure students receive world-class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment, build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can collaborate towards common learning goals, and work with other teachers, parents, and students to provide the best educational experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education
• Previous experience working with elementary students
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Nice To Haves

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an elementary endorsement (i.e. ZC, ZG, ZO, ZP)
• Previous teaching experience in an urban setting
• Training in CRPBIS, LETRS, Go Math, UFLi, and other related instructional methodologies

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for and expertise of elementary content
• Provide world-class instruction in math, literacy, social studies, and science to elementary students
• Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Benefits

• Honoring years of experience in equivalent roles
• Honoring additional degrees beyond a BA/BS
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants
• Fostering a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives
• Internal mobility

What This Job Offers

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