Elementary School Teacher

Young Fives-2nd Grade Teacher - 1.0 FTE

Location: Dexter Early Elementary Complex

Job Summary: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Elementary School Teacher to join our educational team at the Dexter Early Elementary Complex. As an elementary teacher, you will create a positive and engaging classroom environment, foster students' academic growth, and support their social and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lesson plans and instructional materials that align with the curriculum standards and meet the needs of students.
• Assess and monitor student progress through regular evaluations, tests, and assignments.
• Provide individualized support to students as needed to help them achieve academic success.
• Establish clear objectives and expectations for behavior and academic performance.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers, school staff, and parents to support student development.
• Maintain effective communication with parents through regular updates, conferences, and progress reports.
• Attend professional development workshops, school meetings, and other relevant training to continuously improve teaching skills.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including health and safety guidelines.
• Responsibility of employees to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the Human Resource office before the expiration date of said document(s).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Required).
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate (Required).
• Experience teaching in an elementary school setting (Preferred).
• Strong knowledge of curriculum design and instructional strategies for elementary students. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Compassionate, patient, and flexible approach to working with children.
• Proficiency in using technology and educational tools in the classroom.

Method of Application: Internal candidates must submit a letter of interest to Brooke Stidham and Barb Leonard by 4 pm on the internal closing date. External candidates must file an application with the Human Resources Department online.

Note: This position is posted internally and externally at the same time.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER