Are you passionate about shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning? Muskegon Maritime Academy is seeking dynamic and dedicated 1st and 3rd grade teachers to join our team.
NATURE OF THE POSITION:
This position is responsible for fostering students’ interest in education as well as academic development. The incumbent must possess a mastery command of the Michigan Academic Standards for their respective discipline and be a competent professional with in-depth knowledge of instructional best practices and educational methods and procedures specific to the secondary classroom.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and are in line with State of Michigan objectives and school-wide curriculum goals.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students 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.
- Communication with students and parents regarding student progress and/or needs.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
- Understanding of how to use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction.
- Ability to create classroom assessments that effectively measure student proficiency levels as demonstrated by the Michigan Academic Standards.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactory criminal background check.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must have a valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the subject area(s) being taught.
2. Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
3. Minimum 3 years teaching.
4. Must have evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind.
5. Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade level(s).
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
1. Demonstrate interest in the work of the Academy and a strong commitment to moral values and dedication to providing an excellent early educational foundation for children that will enable them to be motivated and excited learners.
2. Establish and maintain work performance standards in line with those standards established by the Academy.
3. Communicate effectively with students and parents regarding information, policies, and procedures.
4. Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work with people in a team environment.
5. Ensure confidentiality of all student and Academy privileged information.
6. Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the Board, Authorizer, students, parents, fellow teachers, co-workers, and the community.
If you are passionate, dedicated, and ready to make a lasting impact on young minds, our innovative and forward-thinking team wants to speak to you!
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Muskegon, MI 49442: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person