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.
Manistique Area Schools/Emerald Elementary Position/Type:
Teacher, full time
Salary:
per the 2026-2029 master agreement Position Details
MANISTIQUE AREA SCHOOLS
August 11, 2026 Second Notice of Teacher Opening for 2026-2027 School Year
ONE FULL TIME TEACHING POSITION
(grades K-5): Elementary Art teacher (certified Visual Arts or Elementary Self Contained Teacher K-5)
EFFECTIVE/START DATE
August 24, 2026 MINIMUM
REQUIRMENTS
Meet Current State of Michigan teacher certification requirements for the position/grade-level
PREFERRED
Art major/minor Successful (effective or better) elementary teaching experience
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Manistique Area Schools teachers are responsible for individual and grade-level/department lesson and unit planning, the delivery of instruction, assessment design, and timely and specific feedback at the appropriate grade level in the assigned discipline; timely and proper maintenance of records and meeting the needs of all students assigned. Works closely with other teachers and staff. Reports to building principal and other administrators as applicable.
RATE OF PAY
Per current Master Agreement; MAS may credit successful experience from other schools Submit letter of application, resume, credentials, list of available references, transcripts, copies of last three annual year-end performance evaluations in education, and copies of certificates to: Mrs. Jill Richey, Principal Emerald Elementary School 628 Oak Street Manistique, MI 49854
Email:
jrichey@manistiqueschools.org Electronic submissions are preferred. Please use "Elementary Art Teacher Opening" in the Subject line or marked on the envelope if mailed.
APPLICATIONS DUE
3:30 p.m. EST, August 18, 2026 or until filled Manistique Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, and local laws. — Empowering Emeralds to
