Elementary Teacher

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; United States; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is seeking an Elementary Classroom Teacher to start on August 25, 2026. The ideal candidate must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Elementary Education. Responsibilities include creating a flexible and supportive learning environment, collaborating with colleagues, and evaluating student assessment data to inform instruction. Experience using Canvas and Zoom is preferred, ensuring a diverse and inclusive classroom that promotes student achievement.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Elementary Education.
• Applicants with experience using Canvas and Zoom are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a flexible and student-centered learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and maintain relationships with students' families.
• Evaluate student assessment data and inform instruction.

Skills

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate

Experience with Canvas

Experience with Zoom

Education

Elementary Education endorsement

Job description

Position

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Location

To be determined

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Elementary Education.
• Applicants with experience using Canvas and Zoom are preferred.

Relevant Understandings and Competencies

• Awareness of the physical, social, emotional and academic development of the learner.
• Capable of nurturing the home‑school‑community relationship.
• Proficient and knowledgeable in the core subject areas.
• Ability to provide a flexible, stable and pleasant learning environment that is student‑centered while maintaining appropriate classroom management.
• Familiarity with culturally relevant pedagogy and ability to include this pedagogy in teaching practices.
• Understanding of pertinent learning intervention practices, such as Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Works collaboratively with colleagues in professional learning communities.
• Knowledge of and practical experience in research‑based instructional practices.
• Knowledge and practice with formative and summative assessments to evaluate and improve student achievement.
• Ability to implement school district curriculum with consistency.
• Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction.
• Collaborates in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards.
• Forms and maintains relationships with students' families; participates in ongoing professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Beginning Date

August 25, 2026

Salary

PCEA Teachers Salary Schedule

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear, and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. The employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Plymouth‑Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth‑Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.