What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math Teacher position at Genesee Education Consultant Services Gecs?
- Encourage and empower students to take ownership of their education
- Commit to and engage in the Kensington Woods mission and vision
- Plan challenging and engaging lessons and curriculum that aligns with the school mission and vision and helps students meet high academic expectations
- Be an expert in your subject area
- Be a reflective practitioner, open to continuous learning
- Commit to the mindset that every student has the ability to succeed
- Administer student assessments and use the resulting data to improve student learning
- Empower students to be self-directed in establishing positive culture and climate
- Engage in school improvement planning
- Involve parents in setting learning goals and integrate parents into the learning processes
- Actively engage in an organizational culture that relentlessly pursues excellence
- Cultivate trust and respect with a diverse group of people
- Work and plan collaboratively
- Find new ways of doing things while still meeting high expectations
- Lead extracurricular activities
- Other duties as assigned
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- 10th grade
- 6th grade
- 7th grade
- 8th grade
- 9th grade
- High school
- Math
- Middle school
- Charter school
- Magnet school
- Public school
- School
- Monday to Friday
- MI Teaching Cert with EX endorsement (Preferred)
- Lakeland, MI 48143: Relocate before starting work (Required)
JobID: 1855
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching
Middle School Teaching
Date Posted:
2/26/2024
2/26/2024
Location:
Kensington Woods
Kensington Woods
Kensington Woods Schools is looking to expand their faculty with a middle and high school math teacher starting immediately and continuing into the 2024-2025 school year. A qualified candidate should have or be working towards an EX Michigan Teaching Certificate; applicants with additional certifications encouraged.
Kensington Woods is looking for an math educator with a passion for math education as well as a passion for helping students succeed.
Kensington Woods is a small, personal, college-prep public school for grades 6-12 in Livingston County, MI. Kensington Woods’ approach is student centered where students are expected and encouraged to excel. The school integrates the curriculum wherever possible and is developing additional STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) programming. The schedule supports project based learning, co-teaching, subject-area integration and staff professional development and collaborative planning. Students have an advisory class that monitors their progress and plans but also provides time for remediation, tutoring, extended learning, clubs and student leadership activities. The small size of the school results in an environment that is caring and open where students of all ages are comfortable and students and teachers develop strong relationships.
Teachers at Kensington Woods work closely together. Each Friday allows time for teachers to work together to plan units, discuss data and appropriate responses to it, monitor and adjust curriculum, and attend to student needs with regard to the learning environment. Teachers are encouraged to adopt leadership roles and to be innovative in their practice within a collegial and supportive environment. Teachers are provided with significant professional development that is supported by leadership. Kensington Woods is looking for teachers that possess the passion, knowledge, and skills to serve in a teacher role and be able to demonstrate a track record of success, including the ability to effectively:
Teachers at Kensington Woods qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and the Michigan Department of Education Student Loan Repayment Plan program.
In addition, Kensington Woods is a participant in the Michigan Department of Education Grow Your Own program where qualified candidates can have their educator preparation programs paid for by the school if they are working towards initial certification or additional endorsements in qualified programs.
A signing bonus is being offered as part of this position.
Find out more about Kensington Woods at our website, www.kwoods.org.
Interested applicants should send resumes and cover letters attention to Principal Jessie Pratt.
Job Type: Full-time
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