First (1st) Grade Elementary Teacher – Full Time

Position Details

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or related.
• Possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education.
• MI / NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher Status.
• Must successfully complete required fingerprinting and background check.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Love of teaching to and learning from elementary school students.
• Team player willing to work cooperatively with colleagues.
• Ability to develop respect-based relationships with students and parents.
• Willingness to become a member of a close-knit school family

DUTIES : An elementary teacher is responsible to create and implement hands-on lessons for students to engage in that follow the State Core Curriculum Content Standards for all subjects while maintaining strong classroom management and forming positive relationships with students.

MPS currently uses Book Worm reading curriculum and Math Expressions math curriculum, teachers are expected to fully utilize these curriculums.

The instructor shall be an integral part of the elementary school team and shall take part in all staff professional development offerings as well as working with colleagues to design mechanisms for program growth, development, and evaluation.

The Instructor also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

REPORTS TO : Mather Elementary Principal

BEGINNING DATE : November 4, 2024 or As Soon As Possible Thereafter

SALARY AND BENEFITS : Per MPS Teacher Contract

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Posting remains open through November 1st or until the position is filled. Interested individuals must submit a Letter of Application, Résumé, Transcripts, Professional Certificate(s), & 3 Letters of Recommendation.

Valerie Goings, Administrative Assistant

Munising Public Schools

810 State Highway M-28 West, Suite B

Munising, MI 49862

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Located on the shore of Lake Superior and surrounded by protective hillsides and picturesque Munising Bay, Munising Schools and Community are truly unique .

Munising Middle / High School offers a spectacular view with excellent educational opportunities to match. The Munising Mustangs are proud to offer a wide array of academics, fine arts, and industrial arts as well as 1 : 1 laptop technology.

The Munising area boasts the gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Hiawatha National Forest, Grand Island Recreation Area, numerous waterfalls, and a host of other natural wonders, all in close proximity.

We welcome you to learn more About Munising and our most treasured asset, the people that live, learn, work and play here.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION