Classroom Teacher-Kindergarten

Qualifications

• Teaching Certification, Out of State Teaching Certification, or the ability to obtain a Teaching Permit.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to work with urban and rural youth in a diverse population.
• Experience with developing a thematic interdisciplinary curriculum.
• Experience with hands-on/minds-on teaching.
• Understand how information technology can be integrated into curricula.
• Must pass state and federal criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Articulate a plan of instruction in accordance with the MDE benchmarking.
• Utilize food, agriculture, renewable resources, and environmental (FARE) themes.
• Integrate technology throughout the curriculum.
• Develop and use multiple assessment strategies to evaluate student learning.
• Communicate oral and written administrative action to parents and Administrator.
• Create a classroom curriculum that facilitates instruction.
• Establish procedures and classroom rules.
• Promote a clean and safe working environment.
• Implement and follow individual student behavior plans.
• Communicate expectations to students.
• Evaluate and communicate student progress to parents on a regular basis.
• Communicate volunteer needs to parents.
• Make contributions to Academy newsletters.
• Provide guidance and direction to Paraprofessionals on a regular basis.
• Evaluate Paraprofessionals' performance and assist in an "action plan" for improvement if needed.
• Actively pursue the vision of the Academy as set forth by the Academy Board.
• Carry out the policies adopted by the Academy Board as interpreted by the Administrator.
• Monitor the safety of all children.
• Monitor the appropriateness of computer use in accordance with an acceptable use policy.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance or Stipend in lieu of Insurance.
• MIs Teacher Retirement Benefits (via ORS).
• Yearly Tentative Staff Bonus.
• Longevity Pay (Beginning of the 5th year).
• Salary Based on Experience/Education Level.

Schedule

Tentative schedule is provided.

Pay

Salary is based on experience and education level.

Total Learning Environment

• Carry out the policies adopted by the Academy Board as interpreted by the Administrator.
• Monitor the safety of all children.
• Monitor the appropriateness of computer use in accordance with an acceptable use policy.