Elementary Teacher (2nd Grade)

Eastpointe Community Schools•Eastpointe, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Eastpointe Community Schools is seeking a passionate and proactive elementary teacher for a 2nd-grade position at Forest Park Elementary School, starting with the 2026-27 School Year. The ideal candidate will welcome, appreciate, and respect all staff team members, engage students, parents, and the community, and use student achievement data to drive instruction. This role involves working collaboratively with a grade-level team to develop a school culture of pride and high achievement for students, and scouting resources beyond school to provide opportunities and access for staff and students. Eastpointe Community Schools is focused on transforming lives through a partnership with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and the University of Virginia’s Partners for Leaders in Education (UVA-PLE) to achieve rapid district turnaround. This includes increasing educational expectations, developing a culture of support, and nurturing all students to address academic, behavioral, and interpersonal needs. The district offers teacher mentoring, literacy coaching, extra-curricular activities, and grade-level teams. Students benefit from 1:1 technology, online academic programs, multi-grade level field trips, and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or beyond
State of Michigan Teaching Certification or in process
Successful classroom teaching experience
Successful record of School Leadership

Nice To Haves

Passionate about the PLC process

Responsibilities

Engage students, parents, and the community.
Use student achievement data to drive instruction.
Work collaboratively with a grade-level team.
Develop a school culture of pride and high achievement for students.
Scout resources beyond school to provide opportunities and access for staff and students.
Inspire and guide excellent instruction.
Grow strong relationships with families, students, and the community.
Be a positive and productive member of a grade-level team.
Master grade-level content, assessment, and technology support.