Upper Elementary Teacher (Grades 3-6) - Data-Driven

Battle Creek Public Schools; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home purchase assistance up to $20k

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Battle Creek Public Schools seeks an elementary educator for grades 3–5 to foster a positive classroom environment and deliver standards-aligned instruction. You will differentiate lessons, assess student progress, and collaborate with colleagues to plan units and interventions.

The district emphasizes equity, professional development, and family/community engagement, offering competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within a 188-day school year.

Qualifications

• Must hold Michigan Department of Education Certification with one of the endorsed elementary licenses.
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching.
• Ability to plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction across multiple subjects.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment aligned with district philosophy.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction.
• Collaborate with PLCs to plan units and analyze data.
• Plan enrichment for proficient students and interventions for others.
• Maintain classroom safety and upkeep of materials.

Skills

Commitment to diverse environment

Relationship-building

High expectations

Data-driven instruction

Adaptability

Professional collaboration

Education

Endorsements: Elementary K-8 All Subjects (ZC)

Endorsements: General Elementary K-6 (ZE)

Endorsements: Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects in Self-Contained Classroom) (ZG)

Endorsements: Upper Elementary Education (3-6) (ZP)

Job description

Battle Creek Public Schools seeks an elementary educator for grades 3–5 to foster a positive classroom environment and deliver standards-aligned instruction. You will differentiate lessons, assess student progress, and collaborate with colleagues to plan units and interventions.

The district emphasizes equity, professional development, and family/community engagement, offering competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within a 188-day school year.