Long-Term High School English Substitute Teacher

Memspa; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent City Community Schools is seeking a Long-Term High School English Substitute Teacher to support instructional excellence and a rigorous curriculum for 1,200 students in Kent County. The role requires collaboration with staff, parents, and the community, with strong organizational and communication abilities.

The candidate should hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate and appropriate English endorsements.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate.
• Ability to work with students, staff, administrators and community members.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• In-person daily attendance and collaboration with families.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to district curriculum.
• Establish a system for evaluating student progress and report to parents.
• Provide varied learning experiences using multiple media to engage students.
• Address diverse student needs with supplemental instruction.
• Communicate effectively with parents as needed.
• Maintain a structured, safe, and respectful classroom environment.
• Perform other reasonably related duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate

English (BA)

Reading endorsement (BT)

Language Arts endorsement (BX)

Job description

Long-Term High School English Substitute Teacher

Deadline: December 1, 2026
District/Organization: Kent City Community Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Long-Term High School Substitute English Teacher

Who We Are:

Kent City Community Schools is a public school district in Kent County dedicated to providing a nurturing environment and to educate all of our 1,200 students to be lifelong learners.

What We Need:

We are looking for a compassionate and collaborative team member to work with our staff so that they can empower students to reach their full potential through a rigorous curriculum and instructional excellence!

What We Value:

Collaboration, Compassion, Honest Communication, Growth Mindset, and a Culture of Opportunity

What You Need:

• Ability to work successfully with students, staff, administrators and community members
• Daily, In-person attendance and ability to be organized and work collaboratively with students, staff and families
• Must be flexible
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Ability to relate well with students
• Ability to collaborate with building staff and parents
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's curriculum and reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
• Establish a system of student evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the district; continually evaluate and record various aspects of students' progress and report to parents as needed
• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction
• Understand diversity of student needs and provide supplemental programming or instruction
• Communicate effectively with parents as needed
• Provide a structured, orderly, safe, and respectful environment for students
• Perform other reasonably related duties

Preferred Skills/Certification

• Certified as a teacher
• English (BA), Reading (BT), or Language Arts (BX) endorsement preferred
• Show passion for the teaching/learning process for every child
• Build relationships with students and adults in a team environment
• Provide a customer service atmosphere for students and parents
• Engagement in the process of continual improvement