About this opportunity
NEW PARADIGM FOR EDUCATION, INC lists this CERTIFIED TEACHER - Elementary (Grades K-5) opportunity in detroit, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
CERTIFIED Elementary Teacher
Who We Are
New Paradigm For Education (NPFE) is a non-profit Charter Management Organization (CMO) composed of educational practitioners, community advocates, and business leaders who have dedicated years of service to children. We specialize in maximizing student learning potential through proven education practices and managing all phases of school design, planning, and program implementation. NPFE is on a mission to ensure that all students in Michigan achieve at the highest levels, supporting educational transformation through increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support.
What You’ll Do
NPFE seeks certified and highly qualified classroom teachers who are able to develop and sustain academic focused instruction in grades K-5. Guided by a rigorous and proven curriculum, the teacher will build strong and lasting relationships with students and families, identify and apply best practices in instruction and student achievement, and continuously implement feedback and seek growth.
Job Requirements
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education
Must have - or be on a path to - a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
Prior classroom experience is also highly preferred
Duties & Responsibilities
Possess and implement knowledge of pedagogy and core content (language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies)
Write and implement lesson plans grounded in our curriculum, regularly incorporating constructive feedback
Keep and use up-to-date data to monitor student progress and drive instructional choices
Solicit and utilize constructive feedback received from administrators and instructional coaches
Work in teams to plan problem solve, and support one another on a daily basis
Develop family-school relationships that foster the academic and social development of the child
Encourages parents/guardians to participate in the daily life of the school and reach out to families in their homes through training, parent nights, conferences, and telephone contact and through technology
Establish connections and relationships among their students and the larger community that support the academic and social development of the child and contribute to achievement of overall school goals
Other ancillary duties as needed or assigned
The Individual
While there is no single formula for a great teacher, our strongest educators do have a few characteristics in common. They are highly motivated and driven by results, extremely organized with an ability to balance deadlines and multiple workstreams, flexible and adaptable to ever changing student needs and work demands, and hold strong written and verbal communication skills. Above all, they possess an enduring belief in the endless potential of all scholars and are committed to going “above and beyond” in the name of student success.
If this sounds like you, apply TODAY to join the New Paradigm team!
Worksite address
detroit, MI, 48228, US
Who can apply
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