1st Grade Teacher – Long Term Substitute

Forest-Hills-Public-School; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Forest Hills Public School District’s Thornapple Elementary in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a 1st Grade Teacher – Long Term Substitute to maintain continuity in instruction and support student learning.

The role runs January 4, 2027 through mid-April 2027, with daily rates of $120–$130. The teacher will plan lessons, assess progress, and collaborate with staff while adhering to district policies.

Qualifications

• State of Michigan Teacher Certification required.
• Elementary K-5 All Subjects (ZG) endorsement required.
• Excellent communication with students, staff and parents; ability to use technology to support instruction.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with district curriculum and standards.
• Assess students’ proficiency levels and adapt instruction accordingly.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate progress to parents/guardians.
• Create a welcoming and structured classroom environment.
• Attend staff meetings and collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional strategies.

Education

State of Michigan Teacher Certification

Elementary K-5 All Subjects (ZG) endorsement

Job description

1st Grade Teacher – Long Term Substitute

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This job is also posted in Forest Hills Public School District Job Board , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

1st Grade Teacher- Long Term Substitute

ThornappleElementary

Duration:January 4, 2027throughmid-April 2027

Reports To: Building Principal

Salary:$120/day first 10 days, $130/day on 11th day and thereafter

Job Summary: To teach appropriate grade-level content while in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• State of Michigan Teacher Certification
• Elementary K-5 All Subjects (ZG) endorsement

Essential Job Functions:

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Successfully educate students on state and district standards.
• Plan and deliver effective instruction aligned with the district-provided curriculum.
• Assess students' proficiency levels and adapt instruction accordingly.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.
• Foster respect and understanding among students of all backgrounds.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students as needed.
• Collaborate with special education staff as needed to provide students with individualized education programs (IEPs) appropriate accommodations and supplementary aids.
• Administer assessments to measure students' proficiency and track their progress over time.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate progress to parents/guardians.
• Establish and maintain a positive and structured classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Attend staff meetings and collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional strategies.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Adhere to FERPA regulations and district policy when working with confidential data.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Mental Functions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Terms of Employment:

The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.

The Forest Hills Public SchoolDistrictdoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $120 to $130 Per Day

Contact Information

• Kayla Bruley
• 620 Forest Hill Ave SE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]