5th and 6th Grade Teacher

Oakland Schools; Bloomfield Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Public Schools in Michigan is seeking a 5th and 6th Combined Classroom teacher for Birmingham Covington School. The full-time position begins November 9th and runs thru June 14th, 2027 and will be on a terminating contract.

The role requires certification, strong classroom management, and the ability to foster positive student well-being, with proficient use of PowerSchool, Schoology, and Google Classroom to track progress and communicate with families.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement (Elementary Education, Mathematics, English, or Language Arts).
• Proven ability to build strong connections with upper elementary and middle school learners.
• Deep knowledge of elementary and middle school literacy and mathematics content with evidence-based instructional strategies.

Skills

Relational leadership

Content mastery

Classroom management

Technology proficiency

Digital grading platforms

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement

Tools

PowerSchool

Schoology

Google Classroom

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary Teacher

Birmingham Public Schools is seeking a 5th and 6th Combined Classroom teacher at Birmingham Covington School.
This is a full-time position beginning November 9th and runs thru June 14th, 2027 and will be on a terminating contract.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certification: Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement (e.g., Elementary Education [ZB/EX], Mathematics [EX], English [BA], or Language Arts [BX]).
• Relational Leadership: Proven ability to build strong connections with upper elementary and middle school learners, support student emotional well-being, and foster a collaborative classroom environment.
• Content Mastery: Deep knowledge of elementary and middle school literacy and mathematics content, along with evidence-based instructional strategies across both disciplines.
• Classroom Management: Strong classroom management skills with demonstrated success in guiding diverse groups of students across whole-class, small-group, and independent learning formats.
• Tech & Organization: Proficiency with modern educational technology, digital grading platforms, and learning management systems (e.g., PowerSchool, Schoology, Google Classroom).

Please see the attached posting for additional information.