What are the responsibilities and job description for the K-5 Elementary Teacher position at Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System?
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Elementary School Teacher to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our educational community, the successful candidate will be responsible for creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that fosters the development of our young students. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher to make a difference in the lives of our students and contribute to the growth and success of our school.
Duties:
- Develop and implement engaging and relevant lesson plans that align with the curriculum and meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Provide high-quality instruction in literacy education, using a range of teaching strategies and resources.
- Conduct standardized testing and assessments to track student progress and inform instruction.
- Collaborate with colleagues in special education and early intervention to support students with special needs.
- Utilize effective classroom management techniques to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
- Provide individualized support to students who require extra help and work closely with parents to promote student success.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in childhood development and literacy education.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and other school events to contribute to the growth and success of our school community.
Requirements:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or a related field.
- Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Proven experience in curriculum development and implementation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Familiarity with standardized testing and assessment tools.
- Experience working with students who require special education or early intervention.
- Knowledge of childhood development and literacy education best practices.
- Ability to manage a classroom effectively and maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
Must possess an Associate or Bachelor’s degree and possess a current and valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required by the Michigan Department of Education highly preferred.
Alternative Route to Education Program highly preferred
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed materials with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $65,000
