THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION THAT IS EXPECTED TO START IN AUGUST

 

OUR ORGANIZATION:

Kinexus Group, recently recognized as one of Nonprofit Times 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Best Nonprofits to Work For, is a cutting-edge community development organization with growing initiatives to create an economically thriving Michigan. We are change agents who create solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality.  

THE TEAM:

The Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan serves to develop and enhance academic and employability skill sets for participants interested in gaining an academic secondary credential and/or entry level employment. Skilled professionals meet participants at their unique skill levels to sharpen the minds of both youth and adults. The Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan team offers services that eliminate barriers to employment while instilling workplace etiquette and industry specific expectations to participants. This team will work in collaboration with both the Business and Talent teams to connect participants to employment opportunities, while ensuring participants complete appropriate employability trainings.

OUR DESIRED OUTCOMES:

The Teacher is the expert in virtual related curriculum by coordinating, planning and executing instruction. Additionally, this position provides focused support to students and create a positive, flexible, and productive environment both in-person and in a virtual setting.  The Teacher works in collaboration with the School Leader, Guidance Counselor and Student Success Team to ensure a high-quality experience for students and their parents/guardians.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

  • Guide and facilitate students through online curriculum; tutor students both in-person and virtually.
  • Have multiple conversations with students each week encouraging the students to stay on task. This would include two-way communication requirements.
  • When necessary, institute student academic behavior plans and help initiate academic interventions.
  • Facilitate training on all software and online programs for new students.
  • Work with Special Education partner to ensure 504 and IEP plans are being followed and proper supports are provided to students.
  • Understand the pupil accounting requirements for the Academy's program to ensure funding.
  • Work collaboratively with the Student Success Team, School Leader and Guidance Counselor to ensure student success, interventions, supports, and referrals are properly executed.
  • Under the direction of the Guidance Counselor, administer all state and local assessments, in compliance with testing guidelines. Examples are SAT, M-STEP and NWEA.
  • Ensure proper maintenance and entry of confidential records, test scores and student grades.
  • Demonstrate competency in assigned subject areas, the art of instruction, the use of multiple teaching strategies and technology.
  • Teach rules of conduct and proper etiquette.
  • Develop and deliver individual and group learning activities to support students, aligned to online curriculum.
  • Prepare and disseminate student progress reports to parents/guardians, with assistance from the Guidance Counselor.
  • Supervise students within the Academy setting and on Academy grounds.
  • Maintain a positive classroom environment for staff and students. Counsel students regarding academic and behavioral concerns as needed.
  • Promote ongoing communication with parents/guardians; establish and maintain home-Academy relationship.
  • Maintain solid computer skills and abilities in Microsoft, Excel, Power Point, and virtual meeting platforms (ex: Google Hangout, Zoom).
  • Other duties assigned by School Leader.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate for grades 6-12, endorsement in English and/or Math needed. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rule.
  • Teachers must be strong customer service leaders for students, families, and community members.
  • Understand the use of technology in both instructional and operational settings.
  • Ability to initiate and complete tasks with self-direction in a timely manner.
  • Comfort with onsite and virtual instruction.
  • Satisfactory performance ratings in delivery of instruction and classroom management.
  • Compassion regarding issues facing young people who have not completed high school and a deep respect for the ideas and intelligence of young adults.
  • Excellent English and grammar skills, proofreading skills, oral and written communications skills.
  • Skills in human relations, leadership, supervision, and motivational techniques.
  • Ability to establish the appropriate boundaries while developing and nurturing supportive relationships with students.
  • Criminal records clearance.
  • Unprofessional conduct clearance.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

  • Successful previous experience in a virtual setting
  • Experience with highly barriered populations

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

  • Flexible & Open 
  • Competitive Salary & Benefits 
  • Opportunities for Growth 
  • 44 weeks, 8 week summer

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: 

  • A robust Onboarding experience to integrate you into our team.
  • Team of Teams training in support of the organizational strategies.
  • Job training and development to ensure you are established and growing in your role.
  • Cross Operational Meetings with your peers.
  • Be a part of transformational change in the Southwest Michigan Region.

We have a unique culture that requires us to be BOLD, INSPIRATIONAL, ENTREPRENEURIAL and INCLUSIVE.   We spend more waking hours with each other than we do with family or friends, so finding someone that adds to our culture is extremely important.   It is our goal to inspire positive economic change one person, one business and one community at a time. 

Kinexus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids, reasonable accommodations and or services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center: 711 Voice and TDD. Kinexus is a partner of American Job Centers.  

 

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