First Grade Teacher

Title: First Grade Teacher

Location: Cedar Crest Elementary

Classification: Greenville Education Association Master Agreement 2024 - 2027

Reports to: Principal

Schedule: 1.0 FTE

Salary: $46,483 - $97,543 per year, based upon relevant prior work experience and education

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, LTD, and life

POSITION SUMMARY: The First Grade Teacher is responsible for fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment where young students develop foundational academic and social skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: other duties may be assigned

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with district curriculum and state standards
• Provide instruction in core academic areas, including reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students
• Assess student learning using a variety of formative and summative assessment methods
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate academic records
• Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment
• Establish and maintain effective classroom management procedures
• Foster student social-emotional development and positive peer relationships
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, behavior, and classroom activities
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, special education staff, interventionists, and other support personnel
• Participate in professional development activities, staff meetings, and school improvement initiatives
• Utilize educational technology to enhance instruction and student engagement
• Commitment to regular and predictable attendance
• Adherence to Greenville Public Schools core values: integrity, collaboration, compassion, and responsibility

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
• Proficiency in lesson planning and curriculum development
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Familiarity with educational technology and digital learning tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with students, parents, and staff
• Satisfactory background check

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Elementary Education endorsement (ZG)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk. Employees will occasionally kneel, squat, and stoop while interacting with students. Employees will use their hands to handle, control, grasp, move, and feel documents and office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach above head and shoulder level.

Occasionally required to carry, lift, and move up to 25 pounds and provide proper crisis intervention as needed. In-person work is required.

OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Communication: The employee must have clear speaking and sufficient hearing to communicate effectively and appropriately in person and on the telephone. Ability to write business correspondence in a professional manner. Ability to present information to small and large groups.
• Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to use good judgment in making decisions.
• Interpersonal: Maintain and encourage a safe environment for all students, staff, and the community. Effective organizational skills. Ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to be flexible in dealing with staff, students, parents, and…