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FIRST GRADE TEACHER
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An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$63,258 / year median in Michigan
+4% projected growth
Job Description
True Openings as of 9/2/2026 FIRST
GRADE TEACHER
JobID:
18163Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary Teacher Date Posted:
9/1/2026Location:
R.Grant Graham Elementary District:
Avondale School DistrictAVONDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Join the Avondale Team! At Avondale, we're more than a school district; we're a supportive community dedicated to personal growth, resilience, and discovery. We invest in our staff through strong professional development and a collaborative network, empowering educators to create exceptional, individualized learning experiences where every student matters and every story counts . Learn more about us at www.avondaleschools.org .POSITION OPENING
Elementary Teacher Inspire and Empower Young Minds!LOCATION
GRAHAMELEMENTARY SCHOOL TITLE
First Grade Teacher FTE:
1.0POSITION BEGINS:
2026-2027 INTHIS ROLE
Join a passionate team at Graham Elementary School where innovation, collaboration, and student-centered learning thrive. As an Elementary Teacher, you'll engage curious, energetic learners during a pivotal stage in their growth, helping them build strong academic foundations while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and confidence. With robust professional development, a supportive community, and the freedom to bring lessons to life in meaningful ways, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on students and shape their journey toward success.WHAT WE NEED
1. Valid State Teacher Certification Granted by the Professional Teaching Standards Board. 2. Bachelor's Degree 3. Evidence of ability to establish working relationships that result in mutual respect. 4. Ability to speak clearly and concisely, both in oral and written communication. 5. Strong interpersonal and public relations skills.WHAT YOU NEED
1. Works cooperatively with administrators, student services personnel, and teachers. 2. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job. 3. Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil, to the extent feasible. 4. Work with other music teachers in the school system to ensure a continuous and correlated development through all levels of instruction 5. Publish and distribute a calendar of Music Events that coordinate with all other school events. 6. Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property. 7. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities. 8. Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress. 9. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs. 10. Work with the principal in preparing a program budget. 11. Other duties as related to this specific job.WORK LOCATION
Graham Elementary SchoolSALARY DETAILS
Per Master AgreementTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Per Master AgreementEVALUATION
Per Master Agreement View Avondale Contract Agreements (Current Bargaining Agreements)WHY WORK FOR AVONDALE?
In addition to collaborating with passionate educators on meaningful initiatives, joining Avondale means you'll also enjoy these outstanding benefits: Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 9/2/2026 1:04:57 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions- AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions
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