About This Role
Teaching English Language Arts to middle school students is the core of this role, focusing on literature, writing, and language skills. This position suits a passionate and dedicated educator who can create a stimulating classroom environment and foster a love for reading and writing.
Responsibilities
- Teach a diverse curriculum that includes literature, composition, grammar, and language usage while considering varied learning styles and needs
- Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that meet curriculum standards and cater to diverse learning styles
- Develop assessments and monitor student performance through various methods, including tests, quizzes, projects, and presentations
- Collaborate with colleagues to align curricula and participate in ongoing professional development initiatives
- Participate in school activities, meetings, and events to contribute to the overall mission of the institution
- Maintain a safe and positive environment for all students
- Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and school staff
- Ensure regular and predictable attendance
- Supervise multiple students at once
- Establish routines and procedures
- Maintain a safe and orderly environment
- Create and implement instructional plans
- Participate in continuous professional development
- Utilize effective oral and written communication skills
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in English, Education, or a related field
- Valid teaching certification/license in Michigan for secondary education with an endorsement in the subject
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in planning and assessing educational activities
- Passion for literature and the ability to inspire students to develop their writing and analytical skills
- Ability to occasionally lift/move objects weighing up to 25lbs
- Ability to stand and walk frequently
- Ability to occasionally sit on the floor or bend down/squat
- Ability to withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of the year
- Ability to withstand a moderate noise level
- Ability to perform first aid/CPR if necessary
- Ability to assist/lift students, as necessary
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans
- 5% 401(k) company contribution
- 2% 401(k) company match
- Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer
