26-FEA-68 5th Grade Teacher 1.0; Farmington STEAM Academy

About the role

Farmington Public Schools is seeking a 5th Grade Teacher for a full-time (1.0 FTE) position at Farmington STEAM Academy for the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities

Requirements

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement (EX or ZX)
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Successful completion of criminal background check

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to implement effective instructional strategies for elementary students
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and community members
• Commitment to the STEAM education philosophy and integrated curriculum approach

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