Secondary ELA Teacher - 1.0 FTE

Kelloggsville Middle School; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelloggsville Public Schools is seeking a Secondary ELA Teacher for Kelloggsville Middle School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The 1.0 FTE position requires a valid Michigan ELA teaching certificate with BA or BX endorsement and bilingual skills are preferred.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, delivering instruction aligned to standards, maintaining a positive classroom, and fostering strong partnerships with students, families, and the community.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan ELA teaching certificate required.
• BA or BX Endorsement preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach ELA using district curriculum and approved activities.
• Design, plan and implement lessons aligned to standards.
• Maintain orderly, safe classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and inclusive practices.

Skills

Curriculum design

Classroom management

Communication

Bilingual skills

Cultural competence

Education

Teaching Certificate in ELA (MI) with BA/BX Endorsement

Job description

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Secondary ELA Teacher - 1.0 FTE

Kelloggsville Public Schools Kelloggsville Middle School - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kelloggsville Public Schools , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5911521
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Kelloggsville Middle School
Effective: 2026-27 School Year
Education/Qualifications:
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in ELA with BA or BX Endorsement
Bilingual skills preferred;

Duties/Skills/Qualifications:
Ability to teach students the knowledge and skills utilizing the district's designated curriculum and other appropriate learning activities;
Good attendance and punctuality;
Ability to design, plan and implement lessons based on school, district, state, and/or national standards;
Knowledge of current teaching methods that includes multiple teaching strategies;
High level of organizational skills and ability to establish and maintain effective classroom management for learning;
Create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for all students;
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students;
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing;
Ability to relate and work effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community;
Knowledge and awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others;
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District;
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage;

Compensation/Working Conditions:
Per KEA Master Agreement

We are committed to hiring talented employees to enhance the district's stance and focus on equity and inclusion for all students, employees, parents, and community members of Kelloggsville.

Kelloggsville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Eric Alcorn
• 242 52nd St SE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]