Elementary Teacher

Arbor Academy•Battle Creek, MI

12d

About The Position

The Elementary Teacher is responsible for fostering students’ interest in education and supporting their academic development. The role requires command of the Michigan Academic Standards and knowledge of instructional best practices, educational methods, and procedures. Teachers plan and deliver instruction, monitor student progress, support students who are struggling, and communicate with students and parents about progress and needs. The posting also welcomes long-term substitute teachers.

Requirements

Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) for the subject area(s) being taught.
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of teaching experience.
Evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements as defined by No Child Left Behind.
Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade level(s).
Command of the Michigan Academic Standards for the relevant discipline.
Knowledge of instructional best practices and educational methods and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and align with State of Michigan objectives and school-wide curriculum goals.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Encourage and monitor individual students’ progress 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.
Communicate with students and parents regarding student progress and needs.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for learning activities.
Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing classroom rules and procedures.
Maintain discipline in accordance with the school’s rules and disciplinary systems.
Use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction.
Create classroom assessments that measure student proficiency against the Michigan Academic Standards.