Are you passionate about shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning? If so, West Village Academy wants to hear from you.
West Village Academy is seeking the following dynamic and dedicated teachers to join our team for the 2024-2025 school year:
MS Writing Teacher
MS Science Teachers
MS Social Studies Teachers
Special Education Teachers
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must have a valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the subject area(s) being taught.
2. Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
3. Minimum 3 years teaching.
4. Must have evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind.
5. Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade level(s).
NATURE OF THE POSITION:
This position is responsible for fostering students’ interest in education as well as academic development. The incumbent must possess a mastery command of the Michigan Academic Standards for their respective discipline and be a competent professional with in-depth knowledge of instructional best practices and educational methods and procedures specific to the secondary classroom.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and are in line with State of Michigan objectives and school-wide curriculum goals.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Help individual students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
- Collaborate with other Teachers to develop lesson plans and improve the overall learning process.
- Communication with students and parents regarding student progress and/or needs.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning 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.
- Understanding of how to use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction.
- Ability to create classroom assessments that effectively measure student proficiency levels as demonstrated by the Michigan Academic Standards.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactory criminal background check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Michigan Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dearborn, MI 48124: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person