Elementary Teacher: Transitional Kindergarten

Elementary Teacher:
Transitional Kindergarten

Starting Date:
Immediately

• 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 success.
• Design and implement a wide variety of appropriate instructional activities for students of varying abilities and talents.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Observe and evaluate each student’s performance and development.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students, provide appropriate feedback on work, and use information to adjust teaching strategies according to student needs.
• 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.
• Implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum based on state and district standards.
• Adapt the curriculum as needed to accommodate the learning styles of individual students.

• 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Elementary Education
• Valid MI Teaching Certificate
• Endorsements: ZG (K-5 All Subjects, 6-8 Self-Contained), ZP (Upper Elementary), ZO (Lower Elementary), ZN (Early Childhood)

Preferred:

• Previous classroom teaching experience and/or experience working with elementary-aged children
• Experience working within or training in a trauma-informed school culture

• Salary:
  Based on experience and qualifications within the EREA Contract
• Posting Timeline:
  June 8th 2026 - June 22nd 2026

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, current resume, transcripts, and three letters of reference via Unified Talent by going to the Elk Rapids Schools website:  On the main page, select “District” and then “Employment Opportunities.” Applicants can also send the required information to Principal, Mr. Nate Plum, at

Full-Time

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Nate Plum
• Elk Rapids Schools
• Email: