Apprentice Teacher (Teachers of Tomorrow) for Secondary Science

MT. PLEASANT PUBLIC SCHOOLSJOB POSTINGFTEPositionBuilding1.00+Secondary Science Apprentice TeacherSecondaryREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Has demonstrated experience working with age level of students for positionHas undergone a physical examination, by a licensed physician, that documents capability to perform required dutiesHas an electronic fingerprint clearance from a criminal history record checkCOMPENSATION: According to the negotiated Master Agreement with the Mt. Pleasant Education Association (80% of BA1)SummaryThe role of an apprentice teacher is to learn how to become an effective teacher while workingdirectly with students and a mentor teacher to help provide high quality, mission alignededucation for students. Apprentice teachers are enrolled in coursework with a leading EducationPreparation Provider (EPP), preferably in a facilitated program like Talent Together, leading toMichigan teacher certification. The role is for one full school year, upon which - with thesatisfactory completion of the registered apprenticeship, passage of the relevant MichiganTeacher Certification Test(a) and completion of required EPP coursework - the apprenticeteacher would be eligible to become a full-time, certified teacher of record.Compensation And Schedule:Full-time/40 hours per week during the regular school calendar year. Compensation is {INSERT80% OF STEP 1 TEACHER'S SALARY} for the year. Standard benefits including paid time off,paid school closures, and healthcare are included.ManagementReports to: The Apprentice Teacher is directly supervised by the Mentor Teacher and reports tothe school's principal. The Apprentice Teacher must remain in good standing with the district,and both their EPP and any supporting program, such as Talent Together.ResponsibilitiesThrough authentic practice alongside a qualified mentor teacher, an apprentice teacher's role isto learn and develop in the practice of teaching. Apprentice teachers will be coached anddeveloped by a mentor teacher, whose classroom they are assigned to.Responsibilities: Show continual progress on competencies as outlined in on-the-job learning standards? Help maintain a safe, secure, and healthy educational environment in the classroom ?Work with a mentor teacher to implement curricula, including developing and/orcustomizing lesson plans, delivering lessons, analyzing student work, and assessingstudent progress towards academic standards Engage with the students to actively facilitating their learning with gradually increasinginstructional responsibilities with the support of a mentor teacher from the mentorteacher over the course of the year Work with the mentor teacher to develop and practice communication with families inaccordance with district, state and federal expectations and requirements As a school system employee, reports abuse or neglect as a mandated reporter Complete coursework and training as directed by the education preparation program andtraining program, such as Talent TogetherApprentice Teacher Job Description Participate in all required district professional development and other meetings asrequired by school leadership Comply with all IEPs, 504s, and other legally required plans for studentsQualifications Maintain participation in EPP and meet all attendance and professional conductrequirements as established by the EPP and school district Maintain a minimum grade point average as required by the EPP Pass teacher Michigan Test(s) for Teacher Certification Remain employed by school district Continue to complete competencies as scheduled by the on-the-job training schedule Effective positive communication skills Be committed to conflict resolution work with other staff members Be committed to learning about and implementing the mission and vision of the districtand certification program Be able to perform the physical responsibilities of the roleAPPLICATION: Apply on line at: https://www.applitrack.com/gcaps/onlineapp/_application.aspxLinda BoydAssistant Superintendent of Human Resources DATE OF POSTING: May 8, 2026Mt. Pleasant Public Schools DEADLINE: Until Filledlboyd@mp.edzone.net Screening will begin immediately