Northwest Education Services is Hiring an Early Childhood Classroom Lead GSRP Teacher (2 positions) Near Traverse, MI
JOB TITLE: Early Childhood Classroom Lead GSRP Teacher(s) LOCATIONS: Lake Ann Elementary REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Director JOB FUNCTION: The Teacher shall serve as the educational leader in the classroom DISTRICT DESCRIPTION: Benzie Central Schools serves over 1,400 students K-12 and encompasses over 350 square miles in the beautiful terrain of Northwest Michigan. The Early Childhood program is housed in Lake Ann Elementary and Crystal Lake Elementary consisting of programs serving 3 and 4-year olds in partnership with GSRP and Head Start. There are six villages in the district which is also convenient to the cities of Traverse City, Manistee, and Frankfort. Benzie Central has 3 elementary schools serving grades K-5, a middle / high school serving grades 6-12, and an alternate setting middle/high school. Duties And Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
Maintain focus on the developmental needs of our youngest learners and utilize best practices
grounded in research regarding how these students learn best.
Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
Support non-academic needs through the student support network district
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development
Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
Observe and evaluate student performance and development
Abide by and maintain compliance with all requirements of LARA (Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs)
Supervise and direct assistant teaching staff in day to day operation of the classroom
Benzie County Central Schools 9300 Homestead Road
Benzonia, MI 49616
Phone (231) 882-9653
Fax (231) 882-9121
Additional Qualifications
The ability to prioritize student learning needs over obstacles and barriers that can stand in the
way of necessary change
The strong desire to achieve outstanding results
The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students
The skill and willingness to leverage student support systems to ensure that the social,
emotional, nutritional, and health needs of ALL students are addressed
The ability to collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans that produce
strong results in student learning
The capacity to respond to the individual academic and non-academic needs of students
The ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches, and administrators for instructional
support RequiredPROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree or higher in Education
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with ZA or ZS Endorsement
SALARY RANGE: $20.00 per hour BENEFITS: Medical / Dental / Vision Available Interested applicants should submit an application and attach materials including a resume and cover letter and email Melinda Coger and cogerm@benzieschools.net APPLICATION DEADLINE – Until Filled