Elementary Teacher

Wayne County Schools Employment Network; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Romulus Community Schools seeks an Elementary Teacher for Romulus Elementary School to implement curriculum aligning with CCSS and school goals. The role involves delivering instruction, differentiating for diverse learners, and collaborating with grade-level teams to support student growth.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, using assessments to guide instruction, engaging families, and participating in school improvement efforts within a multicultural setting.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Elementary Endorsement K-5 / K-8 All Subjects.
• Major or minor in Specified Content Area; MTTC test passed.
• Experience with cooperative learning strategies.
• Experience with technology / multimedia approach teaching and learning.
• Experience with NWEA preferred.
• Experience using summative and formative assessments in instructional planning preferred.
• Experience in participating in PLCs preferred.
• Ability to work in a multicultural setting.
• Willingness to be actively involved in the school improvement process.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and explain new ideas and concepts clearly so students understand.
• Use effective strategies for differentiation of instruction.
• Adhere to curricular goals to support commonality in classroom instructions.
• Develop lesson plans that support CCSS and School Improvement Goals.
• Engage students in lessons and meaningful learning experiences.
• Administer assessments to monitor performance and adjust instruction.
• Enhance the instructional environment to improve student performance.
• Engage with parents and build healthy relationships with students.
• Communicate regularly with parents.
• Evaluate students via report cards.
• Collaborate with staff.
• Work with Romulus Community Schools’ Grade Level teams to align education program.
• Manage classroom equipment and inventory.
• Perform other duties related to assignment.

Skills

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Elementary Endorsement K-5 / K-8 All

Content MTTC Test

Cooperative learning strategies

Technology in instruction

NWEA experience

Formative & summative assessments

Professional learning communities

Multicultural classroom experience

School improvement involvement

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate with Elementary Endorsement K-5 / K-8 All Subjects

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

NWEA assessment platform

Educational technology tools

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary Classroom
• Date Posted: 8/13/2026
• Location: Romulus Elementary School
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year
• District: Romulus Community Schools

POSITION TITLE: Elementary Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Romulus Elementary School

PAY SCHEDULE: As per REA Collective Bargaining Agreement and experience

EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 School Year

Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan Teaching certificate with Elementary School Endorsement K-5 / K-8 All Subjects.
• Major or minor in Specified Content Area (Minor must have passed the Specified Content Area MTTC Test).
• Experience with cooperative learning strategies.
• Experience with technology / multimedia approach teaching and learning.
• Experience with NWEA preferred.
• Experience using summative and formative assessments in instructional planning preferred.
• Experience in participating in PLCs preferred.
• Ability to work in a multicultural setting.
• Willingness to be actively involved in the school improvement process .

Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction and explain new ideas and unfamiliar concepts in a clear and concise way so that students can understand.
• Use effective strategies for Differentiation of Instruction.
• Adhere to curricular goals / objectives to support commonality between classroom instructions.
• Develop lesson plans that support CCSS and School Improvement Goals.
• Actively engage students in lessons and meaningful learning experiences planned around grade level expectations and enhance critical thinking skills.
• Administers various types of assessments to monitor student performance and adjust instruction.
• Enhances the instructional environment towards gains in student performance goals.
• Engaging with parents and ability to create healthy relationships with students.
• Communicate regularly and routinely with parents.
• Evaluation of students (report cards).
• Work collaboratively with staff.
• Collaborate with Romulus Community Schools' Grade Level colleagues to develop a comprehensive, collaborative and aligned education program.
• Manage equipment / inventory in the classroom.
• Other duties as may be related to assignment / position.

This posting should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions or expectations associated with this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

Physical Demands:

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Theemployeemustoccasionallystoop,bend,kneel,crouch,reachandtwistwhileperformingtheirjobduties.
• Theemployeemustbeabletoliftandmoveupto25poundsinsupplieswhichrequiresbending,stooping,lifting, and reaching.
• Theemployeemayhavetopushand/orpulllighttomoderateamountsofweight.
• Theemployeemustbeableto useandoperateavarietyofofficeequipment requiringrepetitivehandmovement and fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard.
• Theemployeemustusehandsandarmstomanipulateobjects.
• Theemployeewillhaveextensiveverbalcommunicationwithadministrators,staff,students, parents,&gueststo communicate, to receive, and exchange information.
• Theemployeemustusekeyboards,tools,andothercontrols.
• Theemployeemustsitandstandforprolongedperiodsoftime.
• Theemployeemusthave normalvisionandhearingwithorwithoutaid.
• Theemployeemustbeabletomoveabouttheassignedworklocationduringtheday.

Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthoseanemployeeencounterswhileperforming the essential functions of this job:

• The noise level in the work environment will vary and can range from soft to loud. Often the noise level is the work environment will be soft to moderate.
• The employee is required to interact with students, staff, parents / guardians and occasionally with the public.
• At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.