Kindergarten Teacher
On-siteWarren, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Guide kindergarten students through a Montessori curriculum by planning instruction, selecting materials, and adapting methods to individual learning styles. Foster an environment of self-directed pace and critical thinking while managing classroom behavior with firm, fair, and consistent practices. Collaborate with guardians to instill confidence and share responsibility for maintaining the academy's community reputation. Utilize technology for record-keeping and communication, while ensuring instructional facilities are safe and orderly. Maintain a clean classroom involving students in its upkeep and participate in developing instructional policies.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsements in appropriate grade and subject levels, meeting the requirements of the Michigan Department of Education and federal guidelines
- Bachelor's degree and an alternative pathway, which includes passing the MTTC test(s) for endorsements in appropriate grade and subject levels
- Proven knowledge and expertise in the curriculum and or specific subject area that will be taught
- Ability to use technology as an instructional tool in the classroom, as a means of analyzing academic achievement data, and as a tool to aid effective communications
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written expression using standard grammar and vocabulary
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Recent teaching experience, coursework, or other activity in the area of primary instruction
- Demonstrated knowledge of current instructional strategies appropriate for students at the specified grade level
- Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals
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