4th/5th/6th Grade Teacher

Lansing School District; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 48,585 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A public education institution in Michigan is seeking dedicated elementary teachers. The role involves delivering high-quality instruction across various subjects while fostering an inclusive and nurturing classroom environment. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in elementary education and have experience working with children. The compensation ranges from $48,585 to $95,000 per year, depending on experience. Commitment to the institution's mission and values is essential.

Qualifications

• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values.
• Previous experience working with elementary students.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class instruction in math, literacy, social studies, and science.
• Build nurturing classrooms and foster a safe learning environment.
• Learn and grow through feedback from colleagues and school leaders.

Skills

Instruction in math

Literacy teaching

Social studies knowledge

Science instruction

Data-driven instruction

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in elementary education or related field

Job description

Overview

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 offer a wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options. 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.

We are hiring elementary teachers. This role focuses on delivering world-class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment, building inclusive, nurturing classrooms, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and students to provide the best educational experience for all students.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for and expertise in elementary content.
• Provide world-class instruction in math, literacy, social studies, and science to elementary 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in elementary education or related field
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values
• Previous experience working with elementary students

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with elementary endorsement (will be required to enroll in program if not currently possessed)
• Previous successful elementary teaching experience in urban setting
• Training in CRPBIS, LETRS, Go Math, UFLi, and other related instructional methodologies

Compensation

$48,585 - $95,000 a year

We honor years of experience in equivalent roles, and we honor additional degrees beyond a BA/BS.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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.

Internals and Applications

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.

External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.

Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.

Important Notice

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).