Kindergarten Teacher 1.0 FTE

Kelloggsville Public Schools•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Southeast Kelloggsville Elementary Effective: 2026-27 School Year Education/Certification: Valid Michigan Teaching Certification with ZG Endorsement Bilingual skills preferred Qualifications/Training/Skills Ability to teach students the knowledge and skills utilizing the district's designated curriculum and other appropriate learning activities. 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. Ability to address the needs of students of all ability levels with differentiated instruction. 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. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with team members, parents, community members, and partners to improve instructional programs for student success. Good attendance and punctuality. All other duties as assigned by the administrator. 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.

Requirements

Valid Michigan Teaching Certification with ZG Endorsement
Ability to teach students the knowledge and skills utilizing the district's designated curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
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.
Ability to address the needs of students of all ability levels with differentiated instruction.
High level of organizational skills
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.
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with team members, parents, community members, and partners to improve instructional programs for student success.
Good attendance and punctuality.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills

Responsibilities

Teach students the knowledge and skills utilizing the district's designated curriculum and other appropriate learning activities.
Design, plan and implement lessons based on school, district, state, and/or national standards.
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.
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with team members, parents, community members, and partners to improve instructional programs for student success.
Communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Relate and work effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
Establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
All other duties as assigned by the administrator.