Oakland County Academy of Media & Technology Hiring for Elementary School Teacher K-8 Job at Pontiac, MI Full Time

Job Summary:

Teachers have an oversight role for all students within the Oakland County Academy of Media & Technology setting to ensure a safe academic environment conducive to learning. Teachers ensure proper planning and follow up for the academic progress of all students and work cooperatively with other faculty, staff, and leadership. Teachers ensure accurate and timely reporting to the School Principal, as required by Oakland County Academy of Media & Technology (OCAMT) and governmental bodies, regarding students’ performance and challenges, with recommendations for action and a summary of actions taken.

Description of Duties:

Student Academic Achievement

• Prepare students to achieve academic growth and proficiency
• Facilitate and communicate knowledge and strategies for learning to students
• Administer assessments approved by the Academy and correct all daily work and exams
• Monitor academic progress of the entire class and individual students

Use of OCAMT Curriculum and Educational Program

• Implement OCAMT curriculum and philosophy to the classes he/she is assigned to teach
• Aligning objectives, instruction and practice work to maximize learning
• Manage group work effectively
• Maintain an appropriate pace in every class he or she is assigned to teach
• Ensure that student learning occurs in class

Classroom Management

• Apply Academy and classroom rules consistently and effectively
• Utilize proactive management practices
• Motivate and engage students to succeed
• Communicate expectations to students clearly
• Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment conducive to learning
• Supervise students within the Academy setting and on Academy grounds

Professional Relationships

• Motivate students to perform well and respond promptly to student needs
• Maintain positive relationships with colleagues, administration, and staff
• Inspire respect and trust
• Maintain a positive attitude, follow instructions and respond to leadership direction

Commitment

• Demonstrate commitment to the organization
• Adhere to Academy policies and procedures
• Meet attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Demonstrate commitment to quality

Accountability

• Communicate to School Principal regarding any and all areas of academic concern
• Prepare and maintain accurate and appropriate student attendance and grade records as outlined by the School Principal
• Maintain an orderly, secure, attractive and nurturing classroom environment conducive to learning
• Other duties as assigned by the School Principal

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association
• Shall possess a valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for all subject area(s) being taught
• Must have evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by ESSA
• Teaching experience preferred
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• Satisfactory performance ratings in the delivery of instruction and classroom management
• Satisfactory completion of oral and written interview
• Criminal records clearance

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $41,000.00 to $51,000.00 /year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,000.00 – $61,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
The school will be COVID compliant per Michigan Department of Education requirements.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location