Secondary ELA Teacher

• Position Type:
  Secondary Teaching (General)/ Secondary School Teacher (ELA)
• Date Posted:
  1/14/2026
• Location:
  
  Battle Creek Public Schools

If you're looking for impact—welcome home!

At Battle Creek Public Schools
, we're not just hiring teachers. We're building a movement. A comeback story. A community determined to see, challenge, and support every scholar to reach their infinite potential
.

We know where we are. We know where we're going. And we need educators who are ready to do the work to get us there. Teachers who believe in academic excellence, equity, and community—not as buzzwords, but as daily commitments.

Here, you'll do more than teach—you'll transform. You'll join a team that is rewriting the story for students, families, and an entire city. You'll have support, mentorship, and the resources to grow right alongside your students.

• $50,000 - $82,010 salary + $1,500 signing bonus (for newly hired teachers)
• Housing incentives
  : $4,500 rental assistance and up to $20,000 toward buying a home
• A strong mentorship program
  (for new teachers) and continuous professional development
• Stipends for extra commitments that recognize your time and talent

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement
• Teachers who thrive in diversity and see every student's potential
• Educators who are relentless in their pursuit of excellence
• Changemakers who aren't afraid of hard work because they know what's at stake

If you're passionate about teaching—and ready to be part of something bigger than yourself—this is your chance. Whether you're exploring opportunities for the 2025–2026 school year or want to be considered for future openings
, don't miss your moment to join us.
Apply today. Start your story with ours.

The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $73.00) will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.

The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height, or marital status in its employment practices.

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 7:14:26 AM CST.