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Middle School Food/Nutrition Teacher (7/8th Grade)

Job Posted 1/15/2025
Countryside Academy
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
United States
Category Education
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Certified - Position - Science - General

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Middle School Food/Nutrition Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal

Employed By: Academy Board

Description:

Facilitate day-to-day management and instruction of students as directed by the Administrator and the Academy Board.

Qualifications:
  • MI Teaching Certification, Out of State Teaching Certification, or the ability to obtain a Teaching Permit.
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Ability to work with urban and rural youth in a diverse population
  • Experience with developing a thematic interdisciplinary curriculum
  • Experience with hands-on/minds-on teaching
  • Understand how information technology can be integrated into curricula
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Must pass state and federal criminal background check

Responsibilities:
  • Curriculum
  • Articulate a plan of instruction in accordance with the MDE benchmarking
  • Utilize food, agriculture, renewable resources, and environmental (FARE) themes
  • Integrate technology throughout the curriculum
  • UtilizeOutcome-based assessment, based on grade level groupings and MDE
  • Develop and use multiple assessment strategies to evaluate student learning
  • Classroom Management
  • Create a classroom curriculum that facilitates instruction
  • Establish procedures and classroom rules
  • Communicate oral and written administrative action to parents and Administrator
  • Provide a warm and inviting atmosphere
  • Record attendance, lunch, and grades for all students
  • Promote a clean and safe working environment
  • Implement and follow individual student behavior plans

Communication
  • Communicate expectations to students
  • Evaluate and communicate student progress to parents on a regular basis
  • Communicate volunteer needs to parents
  • Make contributions to Academy newsletters

Leadership
  • Provide guidance and direction to Paraprofessionals on a regular basis
  • Evaluate Paraprofessional performance and assist in an "action plan" for improvement if needed
  • Actively pursue the vision of the Academy as set forth by the Academy Board

Total Learning Environment
  • Carry out the policies adopted by the Academy Board as interpreted by the Administrator (examples of Board policies include: dress code policy and code of conduct policy)
  • Monitor the safety of all children
  • Monitor the appropriateness of computer use in accordance with an acceptable use policy
  • Perform all other duties assigned by the Administrator and/or Academy Board

Benefits
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance or Stipend in lieu of Insurance
  • MI Teacher Retirement Benefits (via ORS)
  • Yearly Tentative Staff Bonus
  • Longevity Pay (Beginning of the 5th year)
  • Salary Based on Experience/Education Level

Desired Qualifications
Strong Food/Nutrition background, at least an associate's degree.
Classroom experience.

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