1st Grade Teacher

1st Grade Teacher

Summit Academy North is currently seeking a positive, creative and energetic 1st Grade Teacher to join our Summit Family! Do you have a passion for creativity and innovation within the classroom? Are you interested in working with a diverse population of students in a safe, family friendly environment? If so, Summit Academy North is the place for you! Our doors at Summit Academy North have been open for 25 years, educating students from Preschool through 12th grade. Located in Romulus, MI, our beautiful buildings are filled with over 1,600 inspiring students. On any day, one can expect to find classrooms bursting with energy, as well as shared leadership, collaboration, and the freedom of our teachers to educate students to their fullest potential. We are recognized for our powerful mentoring program and year round professional development practices. We offer before and after school activities for all students, including band, music and an athletic program. Inspiring staff can be found every day throughout the buildings at Summit Academy North, helping students reach new heights in education. Could that staff member be you?

Job Summary

The 1st Grade Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and the social, emotional, and personal growth of students. This position delivers standards-aligned instruction that builds foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. The 1st Grade Teacher collaborates with students, families, and colleagues to promote student achievement and support the mission and values of the school.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans that meet the academic, social, and developmental needs of first-grade students.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom environment that promotes student engagement, responsibility, and respect.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and individual student needs.
• Assess student learning through a variety of methods, including assignments, projects, quizzes, tests, observations, and classroom participation.
• Monitor student progress, maintain accurate academic records, and use assessment data to inform instructional decisions.
• Foster the development of foundational literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies skills through engaging and effective instructional practices.
• Establish and maintain effective classroom management practices that encourage positive student behavior and a safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum, analyze student data, and support school improvement initiatives.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, academic performance, and behavioral concerns.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP), Section 504, and other student support meetings as required.
• Integrate instructional technology and innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning.
• Participate in school activities, meetings, professional development, and other assigned duties.
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment for all students.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and school staff.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Cognitive Demands:

• Supervision of multiple students in a classroom setting.
• Establishing routines and procedures that promote student success and independence.
• Maintaining a safe, organized, and productive learning environment.
• Creating and implementing engaging instructional plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Monitoring student progress and adapting instruction based on assessment data.
• Managing multiple priorities while meeting instructional deadlines.
• Participating in continuous professional development.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Frequently stand, walk, and move throughout the classroom.
• Occasionally bend, kneel, squat, or reach while assisting students or organizing classroom materials.
• Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and other school settings.
• Withstand moderate noise levels throughout the school environment.
• Be able to perform first aid/CPR if necessary.
• Assist/lift students, as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with the appropriate elementary grade-level endorsement.
• Strong knowledge of elementary curriculum, child development, and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Ability to develop engaging lessons that promote academic achievement and the social-emotional development of young learners.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in planning, instruction, and assessment.
• Proficiency in integrating instructional technology into the classroom.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and school leadership to support student success.

Company Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans
• 2% 401(k) company contribution
• Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer
• Voluntary Plans Available