District Floater Elementary Substitute

West Ottawa Public Schools; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

West Ottawa Public Schools is seeking a District Floater Elementary Substitute to cover a range of elementary classrooms. This role supports the district by providing reliable instruction across grade levels and maintaining classroom routines.

Responsibilities include instructing elementary students, collaborating with staff, and fulfilling duties assigned by the administrator. Hours align with typical school operations, beginning 11/01/2026 and ending 6/11/2027.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with EDUStaff, LLC
• A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate preferred
• Full-Time floater substitute teacher working, daily Monday through Friday

Responsibilities

• Instruct/lead an Elementary Classroom
• Assume all responsibilities of teaching all elementary academic subjects
• Work collaboratively with all other Elementary Staff
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administrator

Skills

EDUStaff registration

Reliable attendance

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate (preferred)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - West Ottawa Public Schools

Position: District Floater Elementary Substitute
Posting Dates: October 30, 2026 � Until Filled
Reports To: Lakewood Principal
Beginning: 11/01/2026
Ending: 6/11/2027
Hours: 8:40 am � 3:53 pm

Qualifications:

• Must be registered with EDUStaff, LLC
• A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate preferred
• Full-Time floater substitute teacher working, daily Monday through Friday

Responsibilities:

• Instruct/lead an Elementary Classroom
• Assume all responsibilities of teaching all elementary academic subjects
• Work collaboratively with all other Elementary Staff
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administrator

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 in-person attendance

The West Ottawa Public Schools does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, height, weight, marital or family status, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The District's Compliance Officers shall handle inquiries regarding the Board's non-discrimination policies and address any complaint of discrimination.

Postings current as of 11/2/2026 12:40:56 AM CST.

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