Secondary Science Teacher - 1.0 FTE

TrulyHired; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelloggsville Public Schools is seeking a qualified teacher for Kelloggsville Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. The role emphasizes delivering instruction per district curriculum, planning lessons aligned to standards, and maintaining an engaging, respectful learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have a valid Michigan teaching certificate with DI endorsement, strong communication skills, and a commitment to equity and cultural competence in a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with DI Endorsement.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach students using the district's designated curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
• Design, plan and implement lessons based on standards.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Establish and maintain effective classroom management for learning.
• Create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff and community.
• Communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Foster cultural competence and equitable treatment within the district.

Skills

Lesson design

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Attendance & punctuality

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Student relationships

Equity focus

Diversity appreciation

Education

Michigan teaching certificate with DI endorsement

Bilingual skills preferred

Job description

Job Description

Kelloggsville Middle School

Effective: 2026-27 School Year

Education/Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with DI 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.