5th Grade Teacher

Memspa; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Community Development Academy seeks a dedicated 5th Grade Teacher to join our team. The role focuses on engaging students, delivering Michigan standards-aligned instruction, and using data to drive instructional decisions.

The candidate will plan lessons, differentiate instruction with technology, and collaborate with peers to support student growth. Equality and excellence are core to our program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsements for the subject area(s).
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience.
• Must meet highly qualified requirements as defined by No Child Left Behind.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans aligned to Michigan standards and school curriculum.
• Differentiate instruction using relevant technology to support learning.
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Assist students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop lessons and improve learning outcomes.
• Communicate with students and parents about progress and needs.
• Establish clear objectives for all learning activities and manage classroom behavior.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum alignment

Instructional best practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Deadline: September 6, 2026
District/Organization: Commonwealth Community Development Academy
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: $50,000 – $80,000

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic 5th Grade Teacher to join our Team!

NATURE OF THE POSITION:

This position is responsible for fostering students’ interest in education as well as academic development. The incumbent must possess a mastery command of the Michigan Academic Standards for their respective discipline and be a competent professional with in-depth knowledge of instructional best practices and educational methods and procedures specific to the secondary classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and are in line with State of Michigan objectives and school-wide curriculum goals.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Help individual students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
• Collaborate with other Teachers to develop lesson plans and improve the overall learning process.
• Communication with students and parents regarding student progress and/or needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Understanding of how to use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction.
• Ability to create classroom assessments that effectively measure student proficiency levels as demonstrated by the Michigan Academic Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the subject area(s) being taught.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years teaching.
• Must have evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind.
• Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade level(s).

If you are passionate, dedicated, and ready to make a lasting impact on young minds, our innovative and forward-thinking team wants to speak to you!

We are an equal-opportunity employer.