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West Ottawa Public Schools

Second Grade Teacher

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $55,000/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Holland, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

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

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Job Description

JobID:

4071

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching Date Posted:

7/24/2026

Location:

Great Lakes Elementary School Date Available:

08/20/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Position:

Second Grade Teacher Posting Dates:

July 24, 2026 -

Until Filled Reports To:

Great Lakes Elementary School Principal Beginning:

August 20, 2026 •Minimum starting salary for all certified teachers is $55,000. Go here to read more about our passion of supporting new teachers.•

Qualifications:

Valid Michigan teaching certificate required. Elementary ( ZG ) endorsements or similar endorsement Early Childhood ( ZS ) endorsement preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for lesson planning and instruction of second-grade curriculum. Implementation of daily learning experiences that meet the needs of students. Demonstrates ability to differentiate instruction by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students. Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit student needs. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learning of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional development meetings. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Reaching :

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Lifting :

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

Grasping :

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Talking :

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing :

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound. Repetitive motions : Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. The worker should provide consistent and reliable in-person attendance.