5th Grade Teacher Long Term Sub

West Ottawa Public Schools; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

West Ottawa Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute 5th Grade Teacher for Woodside Elementary School to cover a maternity leave from 10/05/2026 to 12/18/2026. The teacher will deliver daily instruction, assess student work, and maintain communication with families.

The role requires a valid Michigan teaching certificate; EDUStaff registration is required, and an Elementary (ZG) Endorsement is preferred. This on-site assignment is based in Holland, MI and offers daily sub pay.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate required.
• Elementary (ZG) Endorsement Preferred.
• Must be registered with EDUStaff, LLC.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons, collaborate with staff, grade student work and communicate with students and their parents.

Education

Michigan teaching certificate

Elementary (ZG) Endorsement

Tools

EDUStaff registration

Job description

Position: Long Term Substitute 5th Grade Teacher

Posting Dates: August 12, 2026 Until Filled

Reports To: Woodside Elementary School Principal

Beginning: 10/05/2026

Ending: 12/18/2026

Qualifications

• Daily Sub rates applies
• Must be registered with EDUStaff, LLC
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate required.
• Elementary (ZG) Endorsement Preferred

Responsibilities

• This position has all the full-time responsibilities as permanent 5th grade teacher while she is out on maternity leave. This includes, planning and delivering lessons, collaborating with staff, grading student work and communicating with students and their parents.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work; those activities where detailed or import spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
• The worker should provide consistent and reliable, and in-person attendance.