English Teacher

Job Description

Elk Rapids High School is seeking a motivated, passionate, engaged, and dedicated English Language Arts teacher to make a difference in our community and district. The position will start immediately and will serve as the education leader in a high school English Language Arts classroom for the  school year.

• Establish a classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional implementation of the district curriculum and the vision of high‑quality instruction.
• Establish a classroom culture that supports the non‑academic needs of all students to remove barriers that interfere with academic success.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students, provide appropriate feedback on work, and use information to adjust teaching strategies according to student need.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

• Strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students.
• Ability to motivate students and influence student behaviors.
• Willingness and capacity to hold ongoing instructional‑specific conversations designed to focus conversations and efforts on improving student learning.
• Commitment to coordinate instruction within and across grade levels.
• Competence to collect and analyze data to inform instructional decisions.
• Ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability.

Required:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with English (BA or BX) endorsement for grades 6–12
• Completion of an approved teacher preparation program
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Language Arts, Education, or related field
• Passing score on the MTTC English exam
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver engaging standards‑based instruction

Preferred:

• Additional certifications
• Prior experience as an educator
• Experience working with middle school students

• Salary based on experience and qualifications within the EREA Contract
• Posting Timeline:
  June 18, 2026 until filled