Long-Term Middle School Substitute Math Teacher

Kent City Middle School; Kent City (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent City Community Schools is seeking a Long-Term Middle School Substitute Math Teacher at Kent City Middle School in Kent City, Michigan. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and families to maintain a rigorous curriculum and supportive learning environment.

Ideal candidates will hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a math endorsement preferred. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential for success in a team-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate.
• Ability to work with students, staff, administrators and community members.
• Daily in-person attendance and collaboration with students, staff and families.
• Must be flexible and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Math endorsement preferred.
• Ability to relate well with students and collaborate with building staff and parents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to district curriculum and accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Establish a system of student evaluation and report progress to parents as needed.
• Provide varied learning experiences using multiple media to motivate students.
• Understand diverse student needs and provide supplemental instruction.
• Communicate effectively with parents as needed.
• Maintain a structured, safe, respectful classroom environment.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with staff/parents

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Math endorsement (preferred)

Job description

Long-Term Middle School Substitute Math Teacher

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5933777

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Long-Term Middle School Substitute Math 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


• Math(EX) 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]