1st Grade Teacher

West Kelloggsville Elementary; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelloggsville Public Schools - West Kelloggsville Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a 1st Grade Teacher to start immediately. The role requires a valid Michigan Teaching Certification with ZG Endorsement and may prefer bilingual skills.

Candidates should be able to teach using the district curriculum and collaborate with families and the community. Responsibilities include planning lessons, differentiating instruction, managing the classroom, and fostering a positive, inclusive

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certification with ZG Endorsement.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and standards.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach students using the district curriculum and learning activities.
• Design, plan and implement lessons aligned to standards.
• Establish and maintain effective classroom management.
• Create a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students and families.
• Collaborate with team members, parents, and community partners to improve instruction.

Skills

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Bilingual skills

Communication

Collaboration with parents/community

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Michigan Teaching Certification with ZG Endorsement

Job description

Kelloggsville Public Schools West Kelloggsville Elementary - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

1st Grade Teacher

Kelloggsville Public Schools West Kelloggsville Elementary - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kelloggsville Public Schools , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5904968

Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

West Kelloggsville Elementary

Education/Certification:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certification with ZG Endorsement
• Bilingual skills preferred

Qualifications/Training/Skills

• Ability to teach students the knowledge and skills utilizing the district's designated curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
• Ability to design, plan and implement lessons based on school, district, state, and/or national standards.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods, that includes multiple teaching strategies.
• Ability to address the needs of students of all ability levels with differentiated instruction.
• High level of organizational skills and ability to establish and maintain effective classroom management for learning.
• Create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with team members, parents, community members, and partners to improve instructional programs for student success.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• All other duties as assigned by the administrator.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Knowledge and awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Eric Alcorn
• 242 52nd St SE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]