Classroom Teacher Job Listing
School District: National Heritage Academies
City, State Zip: Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Telephone: 616-222-1700
Position: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Language Arts (English)
Beginning Date: 5 / 8 / 2008
Deadline Date: 5 / 31 / 2008 **
Teaching Certificate 1: Language Arts
Contact Email: jobs@heritageacademies.com
Description:
Position: 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher
School: Detroit Premier Academy
FTE: 1.0/Full-time
Application Instructions: To apply, please fill out the online application on our website at http://applicants.heritageacademies.com.

Duties:

This position is responsible for planning, developing and presenting organized learning opportunities for students in accordance with approved curriculum and State standards at the assigned grade level. The teacher will prepare lesson plans, use data driven instruction to gauge student learning, maintain a welcoming, safe and attractive classroom environment, and establish high standards of student behavior.

Accountabilities:

Teachers will be held accountable for the student achievement and growth in their classrooms, establishing relationships with both students and parents, and participating in all aspects of class and school planning. We are seeking candidates that are reliable and punctual in order to provide continuity and stability in the classroom and that demonstrate moral focus and personal values to students in everyday settings. Candidates should be self starters with effective classroom management skills, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for education.

Certification and Experience:

All candidates must have a valid Michigan 6-8 Language Arts teaching license.

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.