Kindergarten Teacher

Memspa; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Memspa in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Kindergarten Teacher to join the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy team. The role requires delivering engaging instruction aligned with Michigan standards and fostering early learning foundations.

The ideal candidate will plan lessons, assess student progress, collaborate with colleagues, and communicate with families. A valid Michigan teaching certificate and at least three years of teaching experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Michigan teaching certificate with endorsement(s) for the subject area.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience.
• No Child Left Behind—highly qualified requirements.
• Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade level(s).

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and adjust teaching strategies.
• Help students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
• Collaborate with other teachers to develop lesson plans and improve learning.
• Communicate with students and parents regarding progress and needs.
• Establish and communicate objectives for all activities.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline per school rules.
• Use assessment data to inform daily instruction.
• Create classroom assessments to measure proficiency per Michigan standards.

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Minimum 3 years teaching

Job description

Deadline: September 13, 2026
District/Organization: Muskegon Heights Public School Academy
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: $45,000

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Kindergarten Teacher to join our Team!

NATURE OF THE POSITION:

This position is responsible for fostering students’ interest in education as well as academic development. The incumbent must possess a mastery command of the Michigan Academic Standards for their respective discipline and be a competent professional with in-depth knowledge of instructional best practices and educational methods and procedures specific to the secondary classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and are in line with State of Michigan objectives and school-wide curriculum goals.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Help individual students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
• Collaborate with other Teachers to develop lesson plans and improve the overall learning process.
• Communication with students and parents regarding student progress and/or needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Understanding of how to use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction.
• Ability to create classroom assessments that effectively measure student proficiency levels as demonstrated by the Michigan Academic Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the subject area(s) being taught.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years teaching.
• Must have evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind.
• Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade level(s).

If you are passionate, dedicated, and ready to make a lasting impact on young minds, our innovative and forward-thinking team wants to speak to you!

We are an equal-opportunity employer.