Elementary Teacher - 1st/2nd Grade

Tree of Life School:

1 st /2 nd Grade Teacher Job Posting tolschool.org Tree of Life is an urban Jesus loving school located in the heart of Edison neighborhood- the largest, poorest, most diverse neighborhood in Kalamazoo County. Our vision is to transform young lives and provide a, "A Christ-centered school that anyone can afford". For the school year 2026-27 we are looking for a dedicated and innovative elementary teacher who thrives in an environment of:

• Small class size (up to 20 students) to individualize/differentiate instruction
• Develop strong interpersonal connections between staff, families & students
• Teacher support and active volunteers
• Bible instruction to nurture spiritual formation of faith with corporate prayer and worship
• Multi-grade configuration to maximize student success in literacy, math, and other subjects
• Priority on developing the whole child with instruction in art, music, PE, technology
• Engaging learning activities connecting content with the real world
• Service to others
• Collaborative learning environment to enfold the family and community
• Celebrating Diversity in the Body of Christ Salary - $44,000-$47,000 plus healthcare stipend, matching retirement, & degree stipend.

Teacher certification is preferred but not required. You are invited to inquire about our dynamic and Holy Spirit led ministry reaching urban families through teamwork, creative planning, faith, and fervent prayer! We celebrate God's Word and gift of each student entrusted to us and feel privileged to nurture their potential in Christ! We look forward to sharing our mission and getting acquainted with you. Please attach a resume with your inquiry. Adam Sterenberg - Head of School 2001 Cameron St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 info@tolschool.org