Gifted & Talented After School Teacher @ Gardner

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI.

We are seeking an exceptional Gifted & Talented Teacher with deep content knowledge of reading and math.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate is a dynamic educator who is passionate about challenging and inspiring gifted learners, fostering a culture of critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a project-based curriculum tailored to gifted and talented students.
• Utilize inquiry-based, problem-solving, and discovery-driven instructional approaches to cultivate deep learning.
• Encourage students to engage in higher-order thinking, abstract reasoning, and mathematical modeling.
• Foster an interactive, student-centered classroom environment that promotes collaboration and discourse.
• Communicate regularly with parents and administrators regarding student progress.
• Be present for the entire program.

Qualifications

• State teaching certification (preferred)
• Proven track record of success in teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, inspire, and challenge students at an advanced level.
• Strong knowledge of math and reading skills and strategies.
• Exceptional ability to foster intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, and creativity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, parents, and faculty.

Additional Information

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

The salary for this position is USD 31-31 per-hour-wage.