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Job Description
Elementary School Teacher Dexter Community Schools - 4.1 Dexter, MI Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Qualifications Teaching Certification Employee relationship building Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description 2025/2026 School Year
POSITION
Elementary School Teacher - 5th or 6th Grade Creekside Intermediate School
POSTING DATE
June 5, 2026 INTERNAL
CLOSING DATE
June 11, 2026 GENERAL
CLOSING DATE
June 22, 2026/Until filled
Job Summary:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Elementary School Teacher to join our educational team at Creekside Elementary School. As an elementary teacher, you will create a positive and engaging classroom environment, foster students' academic growth, and support their social and emotional development.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lesson plans and instructional materials that align with the curriculum standards and meet the needs of students. Assess and monitor student progress through regular evaluations, tests, and assignments. Provide individualized support to students as needed to help them achieve academic success. Establish clear objectives and expectations for behavior and academic performance. Collaborate with fellow teachers, school staff, and parents to support student development. Maintain effective communication with parents through regular updates, conferences, and progress reports. Attend professional development workshops, school meetings, and other relevant training to continuously improve teaching skills. Follow school policies and procedures, including health and safety guidelines. Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the Human Resource office before expiration date of said document(s).
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Required). Valid Michigan teaching certificate (Required). Experience teaching in an elementary school setting (Preferred). Strong knowledge of curriculum design and instructional strategies for elementary students. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to motivate, inspire, and build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Compassionate, patient, and flexible approach to working with children. Proficiency in using technology and educational tools in the classroom.
Method of Application:
Internal candidates must submit a letter of interest to Tammy Reich at and Barb Leonard at by 4 pm on the internal closing date. External candidates must file an application with the Human Resources Department online.
Note:
This position is posted internally and externally at the same time. The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
