4th Grade Math & Social Studies Teacher

Diocese of Lansing; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School in East Lansing, MI, is seeking a Fourth Grade Math and Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

This full-time position reports to the principal and requires a faith-filled, energetic educator who collaborates well with colleagues. The successful candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate, pass a background check, and be proficient with educational technology while communicating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from an accredited university.
• Valid Michigan teaching certification.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of the Faith.
• Ability with computers and other educational technology.
• Committed to life-long learning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach Fourth Grade Math and Social Studies.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff as part of a team.
• Report to the principal and participate in school activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Dynamic

Compassionate

Energetic

Faith-based instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in elementary education

Michigan teaching certification

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Location: East Lansing, MI

Job Id:2495

# of Openings:1

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School in East Lansing, is seeking a Fourth Grade Math & Social Studies Teacher for 2026-2027 school year. The position is a full-time position reporting to the principal. The successful candidate must be faith-filled, have strong classroom management skills, is dynamic, compassionate, energetic, and willing to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Candidate qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from an accredited university
• Valid Michigan teaching certification,
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must have a strong working knowledge of the Faith,
• Ability with computers and other educational technology,
• Committed to life-long learning, and
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents.

Physical Demands:

While performing duties, employee has to walk up and down stairs, sit, stoop, squat, stand, reach, talk, hear, read, write, use a computer, and carry items that weigh up to 40 pounds. Teachers are in close physical contact with their students through teaching in the classroom. Teachers will also be in close physical contact with coworkers and parents during meetings throughout the school year.