Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools seeks a Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher at Workman Elementary School to deliver equity-focused instruction and high-quality differentiation. The teacher will foster a student-centered learning environment, collaborate with PLCs, analyze data, and build strong home-school-community relationships.

The role requires valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate, experience with Canvas and Zoom are preferred, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth within a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support equity-focused instruction for all learners with differentiated strategies.
• Collaborate in grade-level teams and PLCs to discuss student work and standards mastery.
• Analyze assessment data with leaders to inform instruction and interventions.
• Build and maintain strong home-school-community relationships.
• Deliver research-based instructional practices and implement district curriculum consistently.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

MTSS

Data-driven instruction

Culturally responsive teaching

Family engagement

Collaborative teamwork

Tools

Canvas

Zoom

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary Teacher
• Date Posted: 11/3/2026
• Location: WORKMAN ELEMENTARY
• Date Available: 01/2027

POSITION: FourthGrade Elementary Teacher

LOCATION: Workman Elementary School

Plymouth-Canton is seeking to employ culturally responsive teachers who will be able to support and sustain equity-focused instruction for all learners. These educators create high achieving learning environments. They identify and systematically apply differentiated instruction and assessment that improves achievement for all learners from all racial groups.

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 be able to include this pedagogy in his/her 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.
• Works 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. Participate in on-going professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Participates in on-going 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: January 2027 start date

SALARY: P-CEA 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for 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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.