2026-27 Secondary Math Teacher

Lansingschools; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lansing School District in Lansing, MI is seeking teachers to deliver world-class mathematics instruction to middle and high school students for the 2026-2027 school year. Roles emphasize safe, welcoming environments and data-guided differentiation within a nurturing community.

Applicants should hold a Michigan teaching certificate with a secondary math endorsement, prior urban teaching experience, and a passion for Algebra, Geometry, and related topics while aligning with district mission

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or math.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a secondary math endorsement.
• Experience teaching middle and high school students in urban settings.

Responsibilities

• Build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals.
• Provide world-class instruction in math to middle and high school students.
• Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction.
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions.
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission.

Skills

Algebra & geometry knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or math

Michigan teaching certificate with secondary math endorsement

Urban teaching experience

Job description

About the District

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 unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring new math teachers. This individual will ensure our students receive world‑class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers must work to build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to ensure they are providing the best education experience to all students.

This posting is for anyone interested in a role for the 2026‑2027 school year. Exact placement will be determined at a later date through conversations with administrators.

Responsibilities

• Build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals.
• Provide world‑class instruction in math to middle and high school students.
• Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction.
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions.
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or math.
• Previous experience working with middle school and high school students.
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a secondary math endorsement (i.e. EQ, EX).
• Previous teaching experience in an urban setting.
• Training in CRPBIS, Go Math, and other related instructional methodologies.
• Demonstrate passion for and expertise of Algebra, Geometry, and other secondary math content.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.