Third Grade Teacher

POSITION TITLE: Third Grade Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide academic instruction and social support to elementary students.

DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT:

Through collaboration and student produced evidence of learning the students of Northport Public School will understand the world around them and be able to use their skills and knowledge to be successful citizens in the 21st century and beyond.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate.
• Elementary endorsement (ZO ZP ZG ZC or ZE).
• Experience with EL Education Big Picture Learning Coalition of Essential Schools Buck Institute for Education or other comparable model.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide daily instruction.
• Act ethically with integrity and fairness.
• Maintain an atmosphere of trust respect interest and enthusiasm within the school.
• Embrace change and innovation and possess the ability to envision and actualize learning beyond the traditional walls of the classroom and school.
• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students.
• Establish a professional rapport with students staff colleagues and the greater school community that promotes mutual respect through a display of the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents to create cooperative relationships that support students in the school and at home.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The master agreement is currently being negotiated. Based on experience and degree the minimum starting salary is between $47000 and $77000; however upon ratification of the new contract likely in May compensation is expected to increase.

START DATE: By August 31 2026

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Until Filled

TO APPLY:

Send letter of interest resume credentials and three letters of recommendation to Neil Wetherbee Superintendent Northport Public School Northport MI 49670 or electronically to . Electronic attachments should be sent as one document.

Please direct questions to Neil Wetherbee.

Required Experience:

IC