5th Grade Elementary Teacher

  • Category: Teacher Jobs
  • Location: Pontiac, Michigan
  • Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
  • Salary: Estimated: $ 17K to 22K
  • Published on: 2025/09/21

Job highlights
Identified by Google from the original job post
Qualifications
Must have Michigan Teacher Certification
Bachelor's degree in Education
Michigan teaching certification with endorsement in subject
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of state standards and curriculum requirements
Passion for teaching and a commitment to student success
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and have experience working with young children
The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and engaging learning environment, developing lesson plans, and assessing student progress
Create and implement engaging lesson plans that align with state standards
Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students
Assess student progress and adjust teaching strategies as needed
Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about student progress and behavior
Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive and supportive learning community
Attend and participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and parent-teacher conferences
Maintain accurate records of student attendance and academic progress
Provide additional support and resources to students who need extra help
Participate in school-wide events and activities, such as field trips and assemblies
Job description
Great Lakes Academy is hiring a full time 5th Grade Elementary Teacher to join the team. Must have Michigan Teacher Certification.

Great Lakes Academy is a K - 8th grade public charter school located in Pontiac. The academy has been serving the community for more than 20 years. Great Lakes Academy is built around the shared vision of educating children in a safe and nurturing environment. We are committed to giving every student the opportunity to be responsible for their academic success!

The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and have experience working with young children. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and engaging learning environment, developing lesson plans, and assessing student progress.

Responsibilities:
• Create and implement engaging lesson plans that align with state standards
• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students
• Assess student progress and adjust teaching strategies as needed
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about student progress and behavior
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive and supportive learning community
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and parent-teacher conferences
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and academic progress
• Provide additional support and resources to students who need extra help
• Participate in school-wide events and activities, such as field trips and assemblies

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Education
• Michigan teaching certification with endorsement in subject
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of state standards and curriculum requirements
• Passion for teaching and a commitment to student success.

For more information on Great Lakes Academy, please visit our website at https://greatlakesacademy.org/.


Company Name: Great Lakes Academy

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