2nd Grade Elementary Teacher

Job Description

Job Title: Elementary School Teacher

Supervisor: School Building Principal

Job Summary: Promotes and nurtures the education of students by planning and tailoring courses of study; monitoring, assisting with, and correcting academic efforts; providing a safe environment conducive to learning; keeping parents informed.

• Educates students by planning and developing a course of study according to curriculum guidelines, school district, and state requirements.
• Tailors the course of study by developing modifications for various levels of academic ability and previous achievement.
• Develops and presents lesson plans using a variety of techniques, including lectures, projects, exhibits, field trips, audiovisual and library resources, computers, and the internet.
• Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student results by preparing assignments and tests for in‑school preparation and homework; conducts standardized tests per district policies and state law.
• Maintains order in the classroom by counseling students with behavioral problems and consulting with other professionals when learning disabilities, substance abuse, social adjustment issues, or child abuse are suspected.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy learning environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Intercepts deterioration in achievement by counseling academically challenged students and utilizing the school system’s resources for additional assistance.
• Keeps parents informed by maintaining records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation; reporting all elements of student development during parent‑teacher conferences.
• Provides student support services by monitoring halls, study periods, and lunchroom; sponsoring student organizations or activities.
• Updates job knowledge by attending faculty meetings, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and joining professional organizations.
• Enhances school’s reputation by accepting ownership of new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value.
• Performs related duties as required and requested by the supervisor.

Classroom Management, Verbal Communication, Resolving Conflict, Presentation Skills, Self‑Motivated, Motivating Others, Listening, Collaborative Teaching, Deals with Uncertainty, Objectivity, Confidentiality

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree and a current, valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required by the Michigan Department of Education. Must hold a current Michigan Teaching Certificate with K‑8 Self‑Contained Endorsement.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, enter data into a computer, see and read a computer screen and printed materials with or without vision aids;

hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly. Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

Full‑time, Contract

$45,000- $60,000.00 per year

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term Disability
• 401k matching up to 3%
• Tuition Assistance Program

• Monday to Friday

• Bonus pay

• Detroit, MI 48211:
  Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

• One location

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching / Elementary Classroom

Date Posted: 8/9/2023

Location:

Caniff Liberty Academy

District:
Oakland International Academy

Caniff Liberty Academy is Looking For an Excellent Elementary School Teacher!