4th Grade Teacher

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath Community Schools is seeking a Fourth Grade Teacher at Bath Elementary School. The role requires teaching 4th grade and supporting a positive, structured classroom environment aligned with district and state standards.

The successful candidate will manage classrooms, differentiate instruction, communicate with parents, and collaborate with staff to improve student achievement. This temporary vacancy may extend into the 2027-28 school year.

Qualifications

• Valid Elementary Michigan Teacher Certificate (K-5 or K-8)
• Experience teaching 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade preferred
• Competency in student management and supervision

Responsibilities

• Teaches knowledge and skills in elementary education per district and state curriculum.
• Promotes critical and creative thinking across subject areas.
• Maintains a safe classroom environment conducive to individualized and small-group instruction.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Elementary Michigan Teaching Certificate (K-5 or K-8)

Job description

Deadline: October 16, 2026
District/Organization: Bath Community Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time

BATH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

6175 E. Clark Rd

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Posting Date: October 8, 2026

Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

Position: Fourth Grade Teacher

Location: Bath Elementary School

Start Date: As soon as available

Salary: per BEA Master Agreement, dependent upon experience and educational attainment.

Qualifications

Valid Elementary Michigan Teacher Certificate (Elementary K-5 or K-8)

Experience teaching 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade, preferred

Competency in student management and supervision

Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, staff and parents

Essential Functions

• Teaches knowledge and skills in elementary education in accordance with the district and state curriculum.
• Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small- group instruction, and student learning.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and employs data-driven strategies to differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn and apply behavioral and academic MTSS models
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Collaborates with special education staff to implement accommodations and/or modifications as outlined in IEP's.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and administrators to improve student achievement.
• Maintains a professional demeanor with reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Completes assigned duties that contribute to the district’s mission and vision.

This position is posted as a Temporary Vacancy in accordance with the BEA Master Agreement, which requires that vacancies arising after the start of the school year be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that year.

The district anticipates this position will continue into the 2027-28 school year. At that time, it will be posted and filled through the regular vacancy process outlined in the Master Agreement. The individual hired will be a member of the BEA bargaining unit, with the rights that membership provides, including eligibility to apply for this and other district positions.