Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher, Shared Time

School Year:

Location:

Sacred Heart - Dearborn
Shared Time Services
Salary:
Commensurate with experience

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate (elementary)
• Demonstrated coursework and/or specific experience necessary for posted assignment
• Able to plan for and deliver effective instruction, manage student behavior and classroom environment, assess productively, and self‑reflect on instructional effectiveness
• Demonstrate evidence of recent coursework and/or in‑service activities directed toward improving professional competence
• Experience working with diverse learners and willingness to use differentiated instruction strategies to meet the needs of all students
• Demonstration of ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to students, staff, and parents

Planning and Preparation

• Plan coherent units of study, lessons, and activities with clear learning objectives that reflect elementary standards/benchmarks and district‑adopted curriculum
• Plan and develop appropriate pre‑ and post‑instruction assessments to evaluate each student’s progress
• Plan for appropriate use of materials and resources that motivate students to learn
• Develop lessons and use instructional techniques targeted to diverse backgrounds, abilities, interests, personalities, and needs

Classroom Environment

• Organize classroom space and manage classroom instruction and procedures
• Create a learning environment of mutual respect and rapport that supports physical and emotional safety for all
• Provide behavioral directions in a calm, clear, and professional manner
• Use a variety of well‑researched strategies so students enjoy an engaging, positive, and effective culture for learning
• Develop and follow through on instructional plans; differentiate and modify to meet each student’s specific needs

Instruction

• Instruction in a manner which balances lecture, student information sharing, discovery and inquiry, and whole/small group instruction
• Use appropriate questioning and discussion techniques
• Engage students actively and meaningfully in their learning
• Provide both formative and summative feedback in a timely manner
• Be flexible and responsive to student differences
• Use differentiated materials, content, activities, instructional strategies, and assessments to meet the needs of all students

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in faculty committees, community events, student activities, and professional development opportunities
• Initiate and participate in curriculum development activities related to the teaching and learning
• Reflect thoughtfully on teaching practices
• Actively contribute to building and district school improvement efforts.
• Collect and utilize student data and share with students and parents to improve outcomes
• Develop an effective process to communicate with parents and students

Applicants may also email a cover letter and resume to gary.yee

Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled

Per School Safety Legislation

Each individual who is employed full‑time or part‑time, or is assigned to regularly and continuously work under contract, shall be fingerprinted for criminal history background check. Prior to employment, the selected candidate must complete the fingerprinting process at the applicant’s expense.

Berkley School District EEO Statement

Berkley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, height, weight or any disability in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.