Position: Elementary Teacher - 1st Grade
Location: West Godwin Elementary, Godwin Heights Public Schools, Wyoming, MI
Reports To: Building Principal
Application: Godwin Heights Job Site
*Temporary Teacher assignment for January - June 2027.

Godwin Heights Public Schools (GHPS) is an urban K-12 public school district in Wyoming, Michigan. The district serves a vibrant and diverse student body, offering an environment that values inclusion, equity, and excellence. With a deep commitment to providing a high-quality education to all students, GHPS is driven by the belief that all students possess the ability to learn, to experience personal success, and to be productive citizens.

Summary:
The ideal candidate will create a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge in accordance with each student’s ability; and develop good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Key Responsibilities:
Ability to use and analyze data to improve student learning.
Ability to use technology in the educational setting.
Knowledge and experience related to English Learners.
Knowledge and experience related to Sheltered Instruction.
Knowledge and experience with the implementation of 21st Century Skills of collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking.
Knowledge and experience with Multi-tiered Systems of Support in both behavior and academics.
Knowledge of Professional Learning Communities.
Knowledge of the 5D instructional framework for Teaching and Learning.
Experience in utilizing the Gradual Release Model.
Willingness to work with a diverse community and learners.
Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
Conducts ongoing assessments of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Coordinates with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in staff meetings and committees.
Ensures student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Supervises students in activities that take place outside the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
Ability to prepare course objectives and an outline for the course of study, following the curriculum guidelines and requirements of the state and the school.
Ability to administer tests to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
Ability to integrate Technology.
Regular and predictable attendance.

Qualifications & Skills:
Valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate OR Daily Substitute Permit
Ability to use technology in the educational setting.
Knowledge and experience related to English Learners.
Educational experience and/or training in teaching elementary school students.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, and hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors, although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

Cognitive Functions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing in English, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, and compile and negotiate.

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or requirements associated with the position. Godwin Heights Public Schools reserves the right to modify the job description or the position at any time, as needed, to meet the needs of the district.