1st Grade Teacher Job Ypsilanti area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Position Type

YCS - Perry Early Learning Center / 1st Grade

Position

1st Grade Teacher

Reports To

Building Principal

Salary

Range is $44,450 to $55,150 per YCEA Contract

Endorsements

Must have a valid endorsement in your content area

Summary

Instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible adults.

Qualification Requirements

Valid Michigan teaching certificate
Bachelor degree with required certification
Individuals with relevant teaching experience will receive extra consideration
Excellent reasoning ability
Understanding of concepts in your content area

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaches district‑approved curriculum.

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

Plans a program of study that meets individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.

Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

Facilitates the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like, and communicates these objectives to students.

Diagnoses the educational needs of students.

Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

Is available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day.

Turnaround Skills

Collaborates, creates and executes clear, logical instructional plans that produce strong results in student learning.
Aligns curriculum, instruction, and assessments while responding to the individual needs of the students.
Implements a tiered system of instruction within the classroom to meet the needs of all students.
Discusses subject‑specific content instruction and the drive to try out new ideas to improve student learning.
Co‑ordinates instruction within and across grade levels.
Seeks out knowledgeable peers, coaches, or administrators for instructional support in the quest to deliver high‑quality subject‑specific instruction in every class period every day.
Thrive in a professional environment of mutual respect, teamwork and accountability.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear, occasionally walk and sit, bend or twist at the neck, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Work Environment

The noise level is usually moderate to loud. The employee frequently interacts with the public and staff and is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being and work output of students.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ypsilanti Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages employees to discuss potential accommodations.

Legal Notice

Ypsilanti Community Schools retains all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete any portion of this description at its sole discretion. This description is not a contract for employment.

Anti‑discrimination Statement

The Board of Education does not discriminate on basis of protected categories in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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