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Elementary Teachers

Gaming and Technology Academy of Saginaw

#Active Learning #Instructional Best Practices #Classroom Discipline #K-5 Education #Curriculum Goals #Gamified Learning #No Child Left Behind #Michigan Academic Standards

Quick overview

Responsible for planning and delivering lesson plans aligned with Michigan Academic Standards to foster student academic development. The role involves managing classroom behavior, utilizing educational technology, and collaborating with peers to improve learning outcomes.

Requirements summary

Requires a valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate and a Bachelor's degree, with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience and meet No Child Left Behind highly qualified requirements.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeprofessional certificateClassroom ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentParent CommunicationLesson PlanningInstructional DesignDifferentiated InstructionStudent AssessmentFormative AssessmentStudent MentoringSummative AssessmentEducational TechnologyAcademic Standards Mastery

Job description

Teachers First is seeking K-5 Teachers for The Gaming and Technology Academy of Saginaw!
The Gaming and Technology Academy of Saginaw (GATA) is opening in Fall 2026 and is seeking innovative, passionate educators who want to help build something different from the ground up.
GATA is designed to be a highly engaging school where academics, technology, creativity, competition, and real-world learning come together through gamified systems, hands-on experiences, and strong relationships to prepare students for the future.
Positions are being filled on a rolling basis.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
NATURE OF THE POSITION: This position is responsible for fostering students' interest in education as well as academic development.
The incumbent must possess a mastery command of the Michigan Academic Standards for their respective discipline and be a competent professional with in-depth knowledge of instructional best practices and educational methods and procedures specific to the secondary classroom.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION: Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and are in line with State of Michigan objectives and school-wide curriculum goals.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
Help individual students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
Collaborate with other Teachers to develop lesson plans and improve the overall learning process.
Communication with students and parents regarding student progress and/or needs.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
Understanding of how to use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction.
Ability to create classroom assessments that effectively measure student proficiency levels as demonstrated by the Michigan Academic Standards.

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