Gifted & Talented After-School Teacher @ North (multiple positions)

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

121d • $31 - $31

About The Position

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring elementary teachers. This individual will ensure our students receive world-class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers must work to build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to ensure they are providing the best educational experience to all students.

Requirements

• State teaching certification (required).
• Proven track record of success in teaching mathematics and reading.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, inspire, and challenge students at an advanced level.
• Strong knowledge of mathematical problem-solving strategies, reasoning, and modeling.
• Strong knowledge of developing reading comprehension skills and a deep understanding of advanced text.
• Exceptional ability to foster intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, and creativity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, parents, and faculty.

Nice To Haves

• Mathematics endorsement (preferred).
• Reading endorsement (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level, conceptually rich reading and mathematics instruction tailored to gifted and talented students as prescribed.
• Utilize inquiry-based, problem-solving, and discovery-driven instructional approaches to cultivate deep understanding.
• Encourage students to engage in higher-order thinking, abstract reasoning, and modeling.
• Foster an interactive, student-centered classroom environment that promotes collaboration and discourse.
• Communicate regularly with parents and administrators regarding student progress.
• Provide ongoing feedback to the program coordinator.
• Keep accurate records.
• Be present for the extent of the program.

Benefits

• $31 - $31 an hour.
• The program will be 3 hours per week plus .5 hr prep work per week.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees