Impactful Elementary Classroom Teacher - Grades 3 to 5

Kent Consortium; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentwood Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Classroom Teacher for grades 3 through 5 across multiple buildings for the 2026-2027 year. The role focuses on delivering district-approved curriculum, assessing student progress, and fostering a safe, engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, differentiating instruction, maintaining records, communicating with families, and collaborating with grade-level teams to improve instruction and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• Must meet State of Michigan requirements for Professional Development.
• Understanding of working with standards.
• Experience with current school math curriculum.
• Experience teaching within the Balanced Literacy format.
• Strong reading background.
• Successful classroom management.
• Understanding of a learning styles approach to instruction and respect for multiple intelligences.
• EL certification or EL experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Creates a safe, inclusive classroom for diverse learners.
• Designs lesson plans and instructional materials to maximize learning time.
• Differentiates instruction to reach varied learning styles and abilities.
• Assesses student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Instructs on responsible citizenship and district-approved content.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and research.
• Maintains accurate records of attendance, grading, and student progress.

Skills

Teaching pedagogy

Elementary curriculum

Data analysis

Education laws

Tech proficiency

Organization

Communication

Self-evaluation

Collaboration

Diversity awareness

Education

Michigan teaching certificate

Professional Development requirements (MI)

Standards understanding

Math curriculum experience

Balanced Literacy experience

Strong reading background

Classroom management

Learning styles approach

EL certification or EL experience

Job description

Kentwood Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Classroom Teacher for grades 3 through 5 across multiple buildings for the 2026-2027 year. The role focuses on delivering district-approved curriculum, assessing student progress, and fostering a safe, engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, differentiating instruction, maintaining records, communicating with families, and collaborating with grade-level teams to improve instruction and student outcomes.