5th Grade Teacher

Job Title

Job Title

Job Description

Marshall Academy provides a superior education by preparing students to excel in college, accelerated learning according to student's abilities and talented teachers motivate, inspire, and create a passion for learning. We offer a small school environment offering an atmosphere of acceptance fosters self-confidence, opportunities for each student to participate in sports, band, and social events, high expectations encourage individual excellence, and motivated students excel in the right learning environment.

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!

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:

1. 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.

2. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

3. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.

4. Help individual students who are behind or struggling to learn content.

5. Collaborate with other Teachers to develop lesson plans and improve the overall learning process.

6. Communication with students and parents regarding student progress and/or needs.

7. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

8. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

9. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.

10. Understanding of how to use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction.

11. Ability to create classroom assessments that effectively measure student proficiency levels as demonstrated by the Michigan Academic Standards.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires frequent standing and walking throughout building and school grounds. Ability to stoop, crouch, kneel and bend occasionally. Occasionally lifts and carries materials or items weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to use senses - sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Ability to type; uses hand/eye coordination for typing and data entry.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory criminal background check.

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.

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).

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$36,700.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Grade Levels

5th grade

Schedule

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

School Subjects

English

History

Math

Reading

Science

Social Studies

School Type

Charter school

Public school

Ability to Relocate

Marshall, MI 49068: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Employer

Midwest Management Group, Inc

Address

27655 Middlebelt Road Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334