Teacher, US - Japan Partnership

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position in which the incumbent provides a developmentally appropriate learning environment for children in assigned grade level(s). 

Examples of Work Performed

• Provides a developmentally appropriate learning environment for children.
• Prepares lesson plans and activities.
• Conducts lessons, evaluates student work, and provides feedback to students.
• Models positive reinforcement and classroom management techniques for children.
• Serves as liaison between parents, children, student observers, and various other groups.
• Utilizes and models positive reinforcement techniques and classroom management techniques.
• Assists in the development, planning, and coordination of special events. Monitors students during events.
• Supervises student workers.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Provides a developmentally appropriate learning environment for children in assigned grade level(s).
2. Conducts lessons, evaluates student work, and provides feedback to students.
3. Serves as a liaison between parents, children, student observers, and various other groups.    

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university in Education or a related field.

 

AND

 

Experience:
One (1) year of experience related to the above described duties.

 

Certifications/Licensures:
Must be licensed to teach in the state of Mississippi.  Incumbent must obtain Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training and certification within the first two months of employment. (not required for US-Japan Partnership)

 

Additional Requirement:
Must be able to speak, read, and write Japanese. (for US-Japan Partnership only)

 

Substitution Statement:
Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.

EEO Statement

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Background Check Statement

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