Teacher K-5

Harper Woods School District; Harper Woods (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Woods School District is seeking a Self Contained Elementary K-5 Teacher to teach at Beacon Elementary. The role focuses on delivering a rigorous curriculum aligned with Michigan standards while collaborating with families and staff to ensure student success.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and a valid Michigan teaching certificate or T2EA, with a responsibility to monitor progress and maintain student records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or T2EA.
• K-5; K-8 All Subjects endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with teachers, parents and community members.
• Implement district curriculum, goals and objectives.
• Lead grade level and subject matter conferences and professional developments.
• Develop parent and family involvement in school life and curriculum.
• Synthesize with colleagues on school activities to ensure academic success.
• Discuss with parents on student progress and academic achievements.
• Instruct rules of conduct and ensure classroom, campus, and uniform discipline policies.
• Counsel students during academic and adjustment problems by taking corrective measures to enhance student learning abilities.
• Handle attendance, progress reports and grade records.
• Plan study programs to meet students' needs, interests and abilities.
• Provide creative assessments and evaluate students' progress on a periodic basis.
• Instruct students on proper use of all equipment, materials, and textbooks.
• Maintain inventory of instructional materials, aids and equipment.
• Maintain accurate complete student records and prepare reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned by principal.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Michigan Teaching Certificate or T2EA

K-5; K-8 All Subjects endorsement

Job description

• Position Type:Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary Classroom
• Date Posted:9/23/2026

Position Title

Self Contained Elementary K-5 Teacher

Location

Beacon Elementary

Salary

In accordance with teaching experience

Reports to

Principal

Bargaining Unit

HWEA

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Position Summary

The Teacher offers rigorous curriculum aligned with the State of Michigan Common Core guidelines while upholding the mission, vision and values of the Harper Woods School District. Collaborates with families and other staff members to ensure academic success of students. Evaluates and monitors students' progress on a periodic basis.

In accordance with the Agreement between Harper Woods Education Association, MEA/NEA, Local 1, and The School District of the City of Harper Woods, Board of Education the following vacancy is announced.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or an equivalent agency.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA), K-5; K-8 All Subjects endorsement.

Essential Functions

• Cooperate with teachers, parents and community members.
• Must implement and adhere to district curriculum, goals and objectives.
• Offer input and assist grade level, subject matter and engage leader led conferences/professional developments.
• Develop parent and family involvement in school life and curriculum.
• Synthesize with colleagues on school activities to ensure academic success.
• Discuss with parents on student progress and academic achievements.
• Instruct rules of conduct and ensure classroom, campus, and uniform discipline policies.
• Counsel students during academic and adjustment problems by taking corrective measures to enhance student learning abilities.
• Handle attendance, progress reports and grade records.
• Plan study programs to meet students' needs, interests and abilities.
• Provide creative assessments and evaluate students' progress on a periodic basis.
• Instruct students on proper use of all equipment, materials, and textbooks.
• Maintain inventory of instructional materials, aids and equipment.
• Maintain accurate complete student records and prepare reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned by principal.