Position Title:
Elementary Teacher
Michigan International Prep School is a tuition-free, K-12 online school. We believe in helping students succeed through meaningful, personal connection, and customized learning.
We're always on the lookout for passionate educators who are flexible, engaging, and committed to helping student achieve their highest potential.
Position Type
Elementary Teacher
Position Classification
Non-Exempt
Compensation
Starting at $45k
Job Location
Remote
Overview
Reimagine Education, LLC is a privately-owned management company for Michigan International Prep School, a publicly funded Cyber Charter School.
Philosophy
At Michigan International Prep School, we want our students to pursue what makes them different. No two people are identical, and it doesn’t make sense to treat them like they are. That’s why we create a unique learning pathway for every MIPS learner, built around their talents, interests, location, and schedule. Students are first in our school.
Position Description
Reimagine Education, LLC is seeking an Elementary Teacher who will play a critical role at MIPS. This position has the primary responsibilities of teaching and engaging students, facilitating students learning in various digital platforms, and collaborating with other MIPS staff to foster the highest student achievement possible. This includes, but is not limited to, adhering to all state and school policies and procedures pertaining to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The successful candidate will need to have a high skill set that includes a keen attention to detail, strong organization skills, a variety of complex computer skills, critical thinking skills, and a growth mindset that supports working fluidly in a complex and ever-changing environment.
Qualifications
● Valid Teaching Certificate for Michigan.
Necessary Skills
● Excellent written and oral communication skills
● Ability to manage multiple tasks in an effective manner
● Customer service oriented
● Personable and positive attitude
● Passion for helping families and students succeed
● Ability to develop and maintain a positive, productive rapport with people from diverse backgrounds
● High intrapersonal and interpersonal qualities that foster effective collaboration skills
● Ability to maintain endurance to face challenges and solve problems
● Consistency with being self-motivated, self-directed and critical thinker
● Deep understanding of child development through adolescence into adulthood
● Ability to analyze and unpack state standards
● Ability to analyze and assess the quality of curriculum
● Ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction
● Ability to develop effective lesson plans for use in a virtual setting
● Possess a knowledge and ability to use a balanced assessment system
● Ability to learn, navigate, and use various software including video-based communication platforms
● Ability to quickly adapt to and use new technology
● Ability to be innovative, take reasonable risks for improvement
● Ability to handle times of uncertainty when needed
● Preferred experience teaching in a virtual setting
● Preferred curriculum development/writing experience
Essential Duties
● Develop and maintain a positive, productive rapport with parents/guardians, students, and all MIPS staff that leads to trusting relationships.
● Effectively communicate with school administrators, teachers, other MIPS staff, parents and students using email, text messaging, phone, and video calls.
● Teach students so they meet state standards in a virtual setting.
● Provide large and small group instruction online
● Provide large and small group instruction in person, if needed
● Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the Michigan K-8 Standards
● Design and develop curriculum and assessments
● Effectively and accurately implement curriculum
● Design and implement lesson plans that include interactive, purposeful assignments and activities according to students needs
● Constantly monitor student academic performance to help them stay on track and successfully complete all courses on time
● Appropriately modify curriculum, activities, and assignments when needed to meet individual student needs
● Collaborate with instructional staff on implementing effective Tier I academic interventions
● Work in conjunction with the Student Support Team (SST) and Special Education Department
staff to assist in assessing and/or identifying students who require Tier II and III interventions
● Implement academic interventions using research-based methodology
● Establish, maintain, and clearly communicate expectations and guidelines
● Meet with parents, guardians, and home coaches to identify potential obstacles to improved achievement
● Maintain a detailed historical, digital record of communication and meetings with students, parents, guardians, and home coaches
● Maintain a variety of confidential and non-confidential digital files and records
● Proctor testing online and in person when needed
● Assist with onboarding parents and students to learning in a virtual setting
Be informed of all policies and procedures
● Carry out other duties and obligations as assigned to facilitate the school’s mission, goals, standards, and Education Program
● Honor written Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
● Able to stand for a minimum of 30 minutes at a time
● Able to lift 25 lbs and sit in chair for long intervals
Required Documents
All applicants are required to submit a completed application, cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, teaching certificate, and college transcripts.
Reimagine Education, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position is subject to Reimagine Education, LLC policy, rules, and regulations. As Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, It is the policy of the Michigan International Prep School and Reimagine Education, LLC that no person shall on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability be excluded from participation and be denied the benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under program or activity and in employment, further Reimagine Education, LLC strictly adheres to the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all Michigan Department of Education policies and regulations prohibiting discrimination.
Benefits
● 401(k) (Reimagine Education, LLC does not participate in the state retirement system)
● Dental insurance
● Health insurance
● Life insurance
● Vision insurance
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