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Greenspire School High School Social Studies Teacher in Traverse City, Michigan
Greenspire School is hiring a High School Social Studies Teacher. Must have teacher certification and endorsement in subject (RX).
The Greenspire School offers a unique educational program for high school students based on purposeful connections between individuals, communities, and the environment. Under the direction of the Head of School, the Teacher will plan and deliver course instruction for high school students. Additionally, the Teacher will collaborate with other instructors to design project-based learning units that connect to multiple disciplines and/or real-world issues.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Strives to align curriculum and instruction with the philosophy of the school and the current Michigan standards.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Develops lesson plans and instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Ability to use information technology to enhance learning and to enhance personal and professional productivity.
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress.
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day, including a small-group advisory.
Participate in school development and curriculum activities.
Professional Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Education
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement at secondary level
Valid state licensing to meet Highly Qualified requirement
Preferred:
Experience with Project-Based Learning (PBL) and/or outdoor learning
Additional endorsement in another subject
Company Benefits:
Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans
2% 401(k) company contribution
3% 401(k) company match
Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer
Voluntary Plans Available
To learn more about the Greenspire School, please visit our website at https://greenspireschool.org/{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}