2nd Grade Teacher

and the job listing Expires on January 12, 2026

Alpena Public Schools is accepting applications for a 2nd Grade Teacher for Ella White Elementary School
. We offer a competitive benefits package!

A completed application will include a current resume, copies of administrative certificates, transcripts, and not more than 3 letters of recommendation. Only applications properly submitted online through the Applicant Tracking system will be considered.

Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in education from an accredited college/university and a valid Michigan teaching certificate is required.

See requirements for additional information.

As a member of the Alpena Public Schools team, imagine waking up where you vacation; no more sitting on the highway on Friday night and Sunday evening. You can be employed in a modern community that is also traffic-free. Purchase a home for a fraction of the cost that you would pay in metropolitan areas. Enjoy dozens of pristine beaches, trails, rivers and forests without fighting the masses for access.

Dive shipwrecks, explore one of the most fossil-rich spots on earth, and still be close enough to enjoy a night on the town. Our wonderful, walkable downtown features restaurants, art galleries, shops and pubs, including multiple micro-breweries and a winery. Alpena offers so many opportunities as the recreational, cultural, economic, and historical hub of Northeast Michigan. We serve a population of approximately 3,800 students, across 9 different school buildings, in one of the largest geographic districts in the State of Michigan.

Alpena Public Schools covers more than 600 square miles, encompassing all of Alpena County and a portion of Presque Isle County.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays/Sick/Personal/Bereavement)
• Spring Break, Summer/Winter Vacation
• Retirement/Pension Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• AT&T School Employee Discount

Position Title: Teacher, Elementary
Department: Instruction
Reports To: Principal

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for their future education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and to establish good relationships with parents, other staff members, and the school community.

• Plans and develops an engaging, age and developmentally appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to education best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulation and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside the normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. Contacts parents at first sign of behavioral and/or academic problems.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals/accommodations and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plans and coordinates the work of instructional assistants, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student’s work.
• Works with other…