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Axios Professional Recruitment is Hiring an Elementary Teacher- Kindergarten Near Grand Rapids, MI
Job Summary Axios HR is currently seeking an Elementary Teacher to fill an opening with a public academy located near downtown Grand Rapids. We are searching for a passionate member to join the team! The Elementary School Teacher is a highly qualified teacher responsible for the instruction of academic, social, and motor skills to elementary school students. Duties and Responsibilities
Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, citizenship, mathematics, science and other subject matter areas commonly found in a comprehensive elementary school education program
Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
Review, analyze and evaluate individual student histories and background in order to design instructional programs to meet individual needs
Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth
Counsel and confer with parents, school and district personnel regarding pupil progress
Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to pupil learning problems
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
Augment course content in the form of remediation, modification and enrichment
Implement student's IEPs and attend IEP conferences as needed
Grade student work and enter grades into an online grade book in a timely manner
Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, including attendance, and prepares progress reports
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing students health, attitude, and learning problems
Maintains order in classroom and on playground
Credentials and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education required
Current Michigan Teaching Certification
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Physical Demands / Work Environment
Work is primarily performed in the classroom environment. Classrooms are dynamic with a high level of activity. Work may also be performed at community sites for field trips.
Incumbent must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Stand for up to 75% of the day
Assume postures in low level positions that best allow physical and visual contact with children
Must be able to sustain a high level of energy
Bend to perform various tasks numerous times throughout the day
Stoop, sit on the floor
Perform all activities with children, i.e. jump, dance, walk, run, etc. for extended periods of time
Both indoor and outdoor environment are typically found in a school environment
Depending upon activities and season, may be required to be outdoors for regular, prolonged activities
Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children's well being
Must be able to excel in an ambiguous and continuously changing, competitive environment
Work hours may vary to meet the needs of the children
Incumbent will be faced with a variety of issues on a daily basis and will be engaged in multiple tasks and must respond quickly and appropriately to frequently changing needs of children
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