6th Grade Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Crossroads Charter Academy is currently hiring a 6th Grade Teacher . Valid Michigan teaching certificate with the appropriate grade-level endorsement is required.

Are you an educational dreamer, believing all students will be inspired learners in the right environment? Are you looking to transform yourself, the students you will serve, as well as the broader educational landscape? Do you want to join a passionate and collaborative faculty who continuously strive to make a better school?

Crossroads Charter Academy is located in Big Rapids, Michigan and serves communities in the surrounding area. Our academy is not restricted to residential boundaries, which allows us to reach out to families in the suburban and rural areas of Mecosta and Osceola counties.

Join the Crossroads team and become part of a school where relationships come first and every child is truly known. At Crossroads Charter Academy, our small class sizes allow kindergarten teachers to build strong connections with each student, personalize instruction, and create a warm, supportive classroom environment. You’ll have the time and flexibility to meet students where they are while fostering early literacy and social-emotional growth.

We are committed to supporting our teachers through ongoing growth and development, including Science of Reading professional development and classroom-embedded coaching and support . At Crossroads, teachers are not on their own—you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement and provides the tools and support needed to succeed.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, student-centered environment grounded in Respect, Ownership, Accountability, Responsibility, and Service (R.O.A.R.S.), join the Crossroads team and grow your career with us.

Job Summary

The 6th Grade Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and academically challenging learning environment that supports students as they transition into middle school. This position delivers standards-aligned instruction, fosters critical thinking and personal growth, and promotes the academic, social, and emotional development of all learners. The 6th Grade Teacher collaborates with students, families, and colleagues to prepare students for continued success while supporting 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 sixth-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, and classroom participation.

• Monitor student progress, maintain accurate academic records, and use assessment data to inform instructional decisions.

• Foster critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and effective communication skills.

• Establish and maintain effective classroom management practices that encourage positive student behavior.

• 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.

• 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, 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 Education or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with the appropriate grade-level endorsement.

• Strong knowledge of middle school curriculum, instructional best practices, and adolescent development.

• Ability to develop engaging lessons that promote academic achievement and student growth.

• 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

• 4% 401(k) company contribution

• Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer

• Voluntary Plans Available

For more information on Crossroads Charter Academy, please visit our website at

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