Long Term Substitute - Kindergarten

Fruitport-Community-Schools; Fruitport Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

FRUITPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS in Michigan seeks a Long Term Substitute Kindergarten teacher for approx Jan 4 – Apr 23 at Shettler Elementary School. You will follow district and state curricula, align with Common Core standards, and collaborate within a Professional Learning Community to support student learning.

Ideal candidates hold a valid Michigan Elementary Education certificate or are eligible for a substitute teaching permit, with a focus on early literacy, data-driven instruction, PBIS,

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate in Elementary Education.
• Eligible to obtain a substitute teaching permit.

Responsibilities

• Follow district and state curricula and assessment requirements.
• Apply Common Core Standards with emphasis on teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Collaborate within a Professional Learning Community (PLC).
• Demonstrate literacy development understanding in young children.
• Use data to inform and monitor instruction.
• Support PBIS and positive behavioral interventions.
• Utilize technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Implement cooperative learning and flexible grouping strategies.
• Work with a special education teacher as an inclusion classroom.
• Follow Board policies and administrative guidelines; perform other duties as directed.
• Attendance is essential for this position.

Education

Michigan Elementary Education certificate

Job description

FRUITPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO EMPLOY

POSITION: Long Term Substitute - Kindergarten

(Approximate Dates: Jan. 4 - April 23)

LOCATION: Shettler Elementary School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer a valid Michigan teaching certificate in Elementary Education
• Must be eligible to obtain a substitute teaching permit

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must follow district and state curricula and assessment requirements.
• Knowledge and ability to effectively apply the Common Core Standards with particular emphasis on the teaching, learning and assessment standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member of an effective Professional Learning Community (PLC).
• Demonstrate an understanding of literacy development in young children.
• Ability to use data to formulate and monitor instruction.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions & Support (PBIS).
• Knowledge of and commitment to use technology as an instructional tool to enhance teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement on a regular basis cooperative learning strategies and flexible grouping strategies.
• Willing to work with a special education teacher as an inclusion classroom.
• Follow and implement all Board of Education policies, administrative guidelines and building regulations.
• Willing to perform other duties as necessary and/or directed by the principal.
• Attendance is an essential job function for this position.

DATE OF POSTING: Nov. 4, 2026

DATE POSTING ENDS: Until filled

Fruitport Community Schools | 3255 East Pontaluna Rd. | Fruitport, MI 49415 | 231-865-4001

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment.