Elementary Teacher

Muskegon Maritime Academy is seeking a full-time Elementary Teacher to join our team for the 2024-2025 academic school year

Position Summary:

The Muskegon Maritime Academy (MMA) offers K-5 students an opportunity to develop robust Reading, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills. We achieve this in tandem with water education and maritime research, in an environment that models the military values of discipline, respect, honor, and service. Teachers are responsible for assuring all students are engaged in learning that maintains rigor and relevance in accordance with state of Michigan’s requirements and objectives and meets district and school-wide curriculum goals. The teacher will plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an educational environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their full emotional and academic potential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Classroom Management

• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies
• Develops, in accordance with district and school guidelines, rules and procedures of classroom expectations and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of all students in all areas of the school.

Instructional Process

• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the school's philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted course study and meets the individual needs of students. Demonstrates strong knowledge of subject matter taught
• Makes purposeful, engaging, and creative lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies, active learning, and maximizes time on task
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities, and provide timely and ongoing feedback
• Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits. Effectively utilizes and integrates a variety of technology into daily instruction
• Consistently collaborates with staff and facilitates an interdisciplinary curriculum to establish a deeper meaning of content for students
• Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and use results to adjust strategies Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress, assignments, and attendance Provides progress and interim reports to parents and other staff, as required
• Updates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
• Participates in department, school, district and parent meetings, committees and in-service training. Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly communicate in a timely manner
• Performs other related job duties as designated by the principal or school leadership

Student Evaluation

• Evaluates accomplishments by progress monitoring students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher made tests, samples of students' work, observation, mastery skills check lists, criterion-referenced tests and norm-referenced tests
• Administers appropriate standardized tests (i.e. MSTEP,NWEA, other state, district, or school required test) Community Relations  Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use time
• Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed
• Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members
• Demonstrates cultural awareness and builds relationships with all students from diverse cultural, economic, and varying backgrounds

Certifications:

Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate and applicable endorsement(s) as required by Michigan Department of Education.