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Michigan Math and Science Academy
27300 Dequindre Rd Warren, MI 48092
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Art Teacher (Elementary)
8/26/2019
$32,000+
401k Plan
Performance bonus
Health and Dental Insurance
8 Sick/personal days
Tuition Reimbursement

Education is a calling to touch the lives of young people.  Working in a high needs district gives you the extremely rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students who need you the most!  Join our passionate team -- we need highly motivated autonomous educators who are willing to go the distance to make a lasting impact!

In addition to an overwhelming sense of pride in your work, the Michigan Math & Science Academy offers many additional opportunities for professional growth and supplemental compensation for extra time worked.

Primary Role and Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Help students develop the skills necessary to be a productive member of society.

Qualifications:

Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, with appropriate teacher certification.

Skills
• Understanding of subjects assigned.
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Capable of instructing students and managing their behavior.
• Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience
• At least student teaching experience required.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies
• Teach instructional subjects according to guidelines established by Michigan Learning Standards, school polices and administrative regulations.
• Implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs.
• Design instructional activities by using data from student learning style assessments.
• Collaborate with special education teachers on student Individual Education Plans to ensure all modifications are met.
• Collaborate with staff to determine school requirement for the instructional goals, objective and methods.
• Design and use lesson plans that conform to the schools curriculum. Ensure written plans are available for review.
• Ensure lesson plans show modifications for differences in student learning styles.
• Employ technology practices to strengthen the instructional process.

Growth and Development
• Help students assess and enhance their study methods and habits.
• Produce formal and informal testing to evaluate student success.
• Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the school Director.
• Serve as an example for students, support the mission of the school.

Classroom Management and Organization
• Prepare classroom to enhance learning and to aid in physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in agreement with the student handbook.
• Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Provide input on book, equipment and material selection.

Communication
• Establish communication rapport with parents, students, administrators, and teachers through conferences, phone calls, and emails.
• Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
• Present information accurately through clear communication skills.

Professional
• Enrich job skills through professional development activities.

Other
• Keep up to date on and abide by state and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Gather, manage, and file all reports, records and other documents required.
• Be active in faculty meeting and assist in staff committees as necessary.


Job Related Conditions:
• Maintain control in stressful situations.
• Extended hours may be required.
• Some lifting may be required.

All primary roles and major responsibilities are listed. Additional duties and skills may be required for each job.

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