POSITION: Elementary School Teacher - First Grade
LOCATION: Burton Elementary School
SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule (BEA)
START DATE: December 8, 2025
JOB SUMMARY: Berkley School District is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic 1st Grade Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing, inclusive, and welcoming classroom environment that celebrates diversity and supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students. Responsibilities include developing and delivering engaging, standards-based lessons; assessing student progress; and collaborating with colleagues and families to ensure student success. A commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and fostering a sense of belonging for every child is essential.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning and Preparation
Plan, implement, teach, and assess a comprehensive program of study at the elementary level.
Develop plans and organize daily lessons so that demonstration, instruction, student application, and practice are consistently addressed within the elementary classroom.
Plan and develop appropriate pre- and post-instruction assessments to evaluate each pupil's progress
Plan for appropriate use of materials and resources that motivate students to learn.
Classroom Environment
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior necessary to provide an orderly and productive instructional environment conducive to teaching and learning.
Organize classroom space and manage classroom instruction and procedures so students know what they are expected to do and learn.
Create a learning environment of mutual respect and rapport that supports learning.
Use a variety of strategies so students enjoy an engaging, positive, and effective culture for learning.
Instruction
Develop and follow through on instructional plans; differentiate and modify to meet each student's specific needs.
Maintain an accurate record of student attendance reports, classroom grades, and all relevant/related professional duties.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding student expectations, achievement, and behavior.
Evaluate each pupil's performance, knowledge, and skills in all courses taught.
Instruct in a manner which balances lecture, student information sharing, discovery and inquiry and whole/small group instruction.
Use appropriate questioning and discussion techniques.
Engage students actively and meaningfully in their learning.
Professional Responsibilities
Participate in faculty committees, community events, student activities, and professional development programs.
Initiate and participate in curriculum and development activities related to the teaching and learning expectations relative to the assigned position.
Reflect thoughtfully on teaching practices and modify plans and strategies to improve instruction.
Dialogue positively with colleagues to continue professional growth.
Actively contribute to building and district school improvement efforts.
Collect and utilize student data and share with students and parents to improve outcomes.
Develop a process to communicate with parents and students to share progress
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, November 21, 2025
District Vision
Our inclusive culture will inspire, empower and lead all learners to realize their full potential and make a positive difference in their future and community.
Commitment
The Berkley School District is committed to keeping diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront of its goal of creating an environment where all staff, students and community members feel a sense of belonging.
Per School Safety Legislation, each individual, who is either employed full-time or part-time, or is assigned to regularly and continuously work under contract, shall be fingerprinted for the purpose of performing a criminal history background check. Prior to employment, selected candidate must complete the fingerprinting process.
Berkley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, height, weight or any disability in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
