5th Grade Teacher - 1.0 FTE

TrulyHired; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a 5th Grade Teacher for Central Woodlands 5/6 School in Michigan to begin in the second semester of the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires state certification, a K-5 All Subjects endorsement (ZG), and skill in math and literacy instruction aligned with district curriculum.

The ideal candidate will create an inclusive, engaging classroom, collaborate with staff and families, and use technology to support instruction while tracking student progress and adapting teaching

Qualifications

• State of Michigan Teacher Certification required.
• Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects in Self-Contained Classroom) ZG endorsement required.
• Experience with math and literacy essential instructional practices and workshop structure.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Successfully educate students on state and district standards.
• Plan and deliver effective instruction aligned with the district-provided curriculum.
• Assess students' proficiency levels, adapt instruction accordingly, and track progress over time.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Foster respect and understanding among students of all backgrounds.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students as needed.
• Develop detailed, accurate and concise lesson plans for each subject area; plan and provide appropriate educational supplemental activities to meet both group and individual needs of all children within the classroom.
• Collaborate with special education staff as needed to provide students with individualized education programs (IEPs) appropriate accommodations and supplementary aids.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate progress to parents/guardians.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices.
• Attend staff meetings and collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional strategies.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Adhere to FERPA regulations and district policy when working with confidential data.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Michigan teaching certification

Education

ZG Endorsement: Elementary K-5 All Subjects / K-8 All Subjects in Self-Contained Classroom

Job description

Job Description

5th Grade Teacher - 1.0 FTE

Central Woodlands 5/6 School

Reports To

Building Principal

Salary

Per the FHEA Master Agreement Salary Schedule

Schedule

Beginning with second semester of the 2026-2027 School Year

Job Summary

To teach appropriate grade-level content that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential in an elementary learning environment.

Qualifications

• State of Michigan Teacher Certification required
• Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects in Self-Contained Classroom) ZG endorsement required
• Experience with math and literacy essential instructional practices and workshop structure

Essential Job Functions

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Successfully educate students on state and district standards.
• Plan and deliver effective instruction aligned with the district-provided curriculum.
• Assess students' proficiency levels, adapt instruction accordingly, and track progress over time.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Foster respect and understanding among students of all backgrounds.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students as needed.
• Develop detailed, accurate and concise lesson plans for each subject area; plan and provide appropriate educational supplemental activities to meet both group and individual needs of all children within the classroom.
• Collaborate with special education staff as needed to provide students with individualized education programs (IEPs) appropriate accommodations and supplementary aids.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate progress to parents/guardians.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices.
• Attend staff meetings and collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional strategies.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Adhere to FERPA regulations and district policy when working with confidential data.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Mental Functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Benefits & Evaluation

In accordance with the FHEA Master Agreement.

Terms of Employment

The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.

The Forest Hills Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.