Kindergarten Teacher

West Ottawa Public Schools; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

West Ottawa Public Schools is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher beginning August 2026. The role centers on delivering a high-quality Kindergarten curriculum, planning engaging lessons, and assessing student progress.

The successful candidate will differentiate instruction, maintain strong classroom management, and participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational practices.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• Elementary (ZG) endorsement or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead learning experiences aligned with curriculum standards.
• Plan lessons and instruct Kindergarten curriculum.
• Differentiate instruction with engaging opportunities for all students.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and modify instructional methods accordingly.
• Pursue ongoing professional knowledge through seminars, workshops, or professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Student assessment

Classroom management

Professional development

Education

Michigan teaching certificate

ZG Elementary endorsement

Job description

Position: Kindergarten Teacher

Posting Dates: August 20, 2026 - Open Until Filled

Reports to: Great Lakes Elementary School

Beginning: August 2026

Minimum starting salary of $55,000 a year

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate required.
• Elementary (ZG) endorsement or similar endorsement required.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and lead learning experiences that align with curriculum standards and foster student engagement
• Responsible for lesson planning and instruction of the Kindergarten curriculum.
• Demonstrates ability to differentiate instruction by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit student needs.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learning of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional development meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
• The worker should provide consistent and reliable attendance.