Long-Term High School Substitute English Teacher

Kent City High School; Kent City (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative working environment

Focus on students and staff

Job summary

Kent City High School is seeking a Long-Term High School Substitute English Teacher. The role requires a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, English/Language Arts credentials, and strong collaboration with staff and families.

You will plan lessons, assess student progress, and maintain a safe, supportive classroom environment. Expected start December 7, 2026, with in-person duties and ongoing collaboration with students and parents in Kent City, Michigan.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Michigan Teaching Certificate.
• Ability to work with students, staff and families.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with district curriculum.
• Establish student evaluation and report progress to parents.
• Provide diverse learning experiences using various media and methods.
• Address diverse student needs with supplemental instruction.
• Communicate effectively with parents as needed.
• Maintain a structured, safe and respectful classroom.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's in English (BA)

Reading endorsement (BT)

Language Arts endorsement (BX)

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Job description

Long-Term High School Substitute English Teacher

Kent City Community Schools Kent City High School - Kent City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kent City Community Schools , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5933784

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 7, 2026

Job Description

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 about the teaching/learning process for every child
• Build relationships with students and adults in a team environment
• Provide customer service atmosphere for students and parents
• Engagement in the process of continual improvement

What We Provide:

• Collaborative working environment
• A focus on students and staff

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Math: General

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sarah Earnest , HR
• 200 North Clover Street
• Kent City, Michigan 49330
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]