Immediately Need Kindergarten Teacher in Battle Creek, MI

Job title: Kindergarten Teacher Company: Battle Creek Public Schools Job description: Michigan Department of Education Certification in K-5 All Subjects (ZG) Endorsement Demonstrated excellence as an elementary classroom teacher. Ability to work effectively with colleagues. Ability to work with a diverse student population. Preferred Characteristics: A high level of commitment to working within a culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse environment. Relationship builder. High expectations of self and a commitment to continuous improvement of professional practice. High expectations of students coupled with the ability to inspire and support students as they meet those expectations. A defined moral purpose that drives daily efforts on behalf of students. Adaptability. Familiarity with or willingness to learn and apply behavioral and academic RTI models. A willingness to fully participate in and contribute to a professional learning community. A positive attitude. A high level of perseverance and professional will. A strong belief in the individual worth of all students. A desire to teach life lessons that go beyond the textbook and classroom walls. A readiness to develop and apply a variety of best practices in the classroom, especially in the areas of instruction and classroom management. A proficiency with writing unit plans, pacing guides and daily lesson plans across multiple subjects A willingness to collaborate with peers across all facets of the work, providing constructive feedback and raising expectations for all students and staff Start Date: As soon as possible Salary Range: Based on BCEA salary schedule; $50,000-$82,010 depending on education and experience Additional signing bonus of $1,500, payable upon commencement of employment SCHOOL SAFETY CLEARANCE: The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $73.00) will be the responsibility of the successful applicant. The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height, or marital status in its employment practices. Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts. Expected salary: $50000 - 82010 per year Location: Battle Creek, MI Apply Job!