3rd Grade Teacher - Voyager Elementary School

3rd Grade Teacher - Voyager Elementary School

Starting Date: Aug 13, 2026

Location: Three Fires Elementary School

Duration: Ten Months;
August – June

FLSA Status: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Union Affiliation: HEA

The Teacher creates and sustains a community of learners through the development of a positive classroom and school culture, by holding rigorous and high expectations for students and by utilizing quality instructional practices matched to student learning needs. The Teacher continuously improves their practice through professional learning and collaboration with peers. The Teacher supervises students, develops and delivers lessons, utilizes established curriculum and maintains high levels of communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and wellbeing.

• Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications and keeps current in changing pedagogy.
• Participates in collegial conversations surrounding student achievement on a regular basis, influencing individual, grade, and/or department instruction based on collective examination of student performance.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum and local and state standards, using contemporary thinking around best practices and program‑specific objectives.
• Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Creates a positive, engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriately responds to the maturity level and interest of the students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
• Proactively teaches appropriate behavior and expectations.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with those goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and activities.
• Identifies and responds to the learning style of all students, differentiating instruction to accommodate these styles.
• Evaluates the academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. Uses academic outcome information to inform curriculum and instructional decisions for all students.
• Acts as a public relations agent for the success and image of the district.
• Communicates regularly with students, parents, families and administration in advocacy of student growth. Develops communication plans that adjust for varying levels of parent involvement and inclusion.
• Integrates cultural consciousness in instruction, classroom culture and classroom artifacts.
• Collects and integrates information about community heritage in instruction.
• Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.
• Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism.
• Maintains regular predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Position may include supervisory responsibilities over paraprofessional staff.

• Possession of a Bachelor’s or higher degree.
• Valid Michigan teacher's certificate with necessary endorsement(s) to teach assigned subject matter required. Specifically, Elementary K–5 all subjects (K–8 self‑contained classroom) or narrower elementary certification grade band that includes 3rd grade (ex. PK/K–3).
• Educational experience preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Ability to explain and demonstrate appropriate teaching techniques.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals and professional journals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, students and the general public.
• Ability to write lesson plans, business correspondence and other related correspondence.
• Ability to express self clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret information.

• Ability to integrate technology into everyday workflow is necessary.
• Ability to utilize District technology…