1st Grade Teacher

Eastpointe Community Schools • Eastpointe, MI

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About The Position

Eastpointe Community Schools is seeking a 1st Grade Teacher at Pleasantview Elementary School. The district is focused on transforming lives through higher educational expectations, a supportive school culture, and support for students’ academic, behavioral, and interpersonal needs. The teacher will work alongside the principal, teacher leaders, and a grade-level team, with opportunities for mentoring, literacy coaching, extracurricular activities, and professional learning. The district provides 1:1 student technology, online curriculum-support programs, multi-grade field trips, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

The role calls for an educator who supports continuous improvement, values collaboration, and uses student achievement data to guide instruction. The teacher is expected to build strong relationships with students, families, and the community, contribute to a culture of pride and high achievement, and help move instructional programs forward. Salary for the 2026–27 school year follows a 15-step EFE contract schedule: the bachelor’s lane is $50,831–$82,897, and the master’s lane is $55,105–$87,756, with an additional $3,000 at each step for MA+30 or beyond.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or beyond.
• State of Michigan teaching certification, or certification in process.
• Successful classroom teaching experience.
• Successful record of school leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for the PLC process.
• Experience inspiring and guiding excellent instruction.
• Interest in leadership opportunities.
• Ability to identify resources beyond the school to expand opportunities and access for staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Teach first-grade students and provide excellent instruction.
• Use student achievement data to guide instruction.
• Work collaboratively with the grade-level team, principal, and other teacher leaders.
• Build strong relationships with families, students, and the community.
• Contribute to a school culture of pride, support, continuous improvement, and high student achievement.
• Master and apply grade-level content, assessment, and technology support.

Benefits

• Teacher mentoring.
• Literacy coaching.
• Extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and organizations.
• Grade-level teams.
• 1:1 technology for students.
• Online programs supporting the academic curriculum.
• Multi-grade-level field trips.
• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Professional learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level