Job description

CERTIFIED (Grades K-6) 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!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Muskegon Heights, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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