Responsibilities
- Design and implement lesson plans, adapting them as needed throughout the academic year
- Adjust teaching methods to support students with varying learning needs
- Keep thorough and up-to-date records of each student's academic progress and development
- Apply instructional strategies grounded in educational research during daily teaching and planning
- Maintain appropriate student conduct and discipline within the classroom
- Foster an inclusive and encouraging classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
- Use school-endorsed curricula that reflect students' diverse cultural, linguistic, and academic backgrounds
- Enforce established school-wide behavioral and cultural standards
- Engage with families to discuss student progress in both academic and social-emotional domains
- Integrate technology into regular classroom activities to enhance student learning
- Support the organization and execution of non-instructional school events when required
- Work collaboratively with fellow educators and staff through clear communication
- Complete additional tasks as assigned by administration
Benefits
- Paid leave for vacation and personal time
- Employer contributions toward retirement savings
- Optional basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Voluntary life insurance coverage for employee, spouse, and dependents
- Reduced-cost childcare at affiliated Early Learning Academies
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Access to an employee assistance program for personal and professional support
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- Opportunities for professional growth within a network of over 4,000 educators
Work Arrangement
On-site — Highland Park, Michigan
Other
- Must successfully pass federal and state criminal background screenings
- Capable of supervising students across age groups in various school environments, including playgrounds and cafeterias
