Instructional - 1st Grade Teacher
Qualifications:
- Must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Must hold a valid State of Michigan Elementary Teacher Certificate or endorsement; ZA endorsement preferred
- Prior teaching experience preferred, but not required
- Meet NCLB standards for the position
- Knowledge of best practices in instruction; specifically in literacy and math
Responsibilities:
- Continuous ongoing learning and the development of the instructional craft.
- Encourages, supports and mentors ongoing learning in students.
- Positive relationships and communication, promoting and modeling a safe and supportive learning culture for all.
- Establishing a learning environment that is accountable for effective instruction, assessment and data-driven decision-making.
- Collegiality and professionalism at all times.
- Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications and keeps current in changing pedagogy.
- Teaches district-approved curriculum, as well as local and state standards, using best-practices and program-specific objectives.
- Creates a positive, engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriately responds to the maturity level and interest of the students.
- Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans.
- Proactively teaches appropriate behavior and expectations.
- Identifies and responds to the learning style of all students. Differentiates instruction to accommodate these styles.
- Communicates regularly with students, parents, families and administration in advocacy of student growth. Develops communication plans that adjust for varying levels of parent involvement and inclusion.
- Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.
- Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism at all times.
- Maintains regular predictable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned by the building administrator.
Starting Date: 2025-2026 School Year
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates must submit a letter of application, resume, and credentials online at www.applitrack.com/
Direct Supervisor: Mr. Robert Cawson
Bertha Neal Elementary School Principal/Preschool Director
930 W. Main St.
Durand, MI 48429
989-288-8832