Long-Term Substitute Teacher (MS English Language Arts)

$39,000 - $39,000/Yr

Cedar Springs Public Schools - Cedar Springs, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Cedar Springs, MI

251-500 employees

Educational Services

About the position

Cedar Springs Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Long-Term Substitute Teacher for English Language Arts at Cedar Springs Middle School from January 20 through June 6, 2025. The role focuses on creating an engaging and supportive classroom environment that fosters student growth emotionally, socially, and intellectually. The ideal candidate will be committed to inspiring students and adapting instruction to meet diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment that fosters individuality, curiosity, and a passion for learning.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and adapt the curriculum to meet the individual needs of each student through differentiated instruction.
• Establish effective, positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, other support staff, and administrators.
• Apply sound principles of learning and motivation in the planning, implementation, and assessment phases of instructional delivery.
• Utilize a variety of quality classroom management techniques to maintain a highly productive learning environment.
• Collaborate with grade-level members in planning curriculum, units, and classroom lessons.
• Commit to the district's school improvement process and curriculum development effort.

Requirements

• Valid Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in English (BA) preferred, but not required.
• A high degree of knowledge in teaching at the secondary level.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the Michigan Content Standards provided by MDE.
• Ability to apply technology integration to promote student learning.
• Ability to communicate well at various levels with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Ability to analyze assessment data to plan student intervention.
• Evidence of a positive attitude and human relation skills.
• Evidence of high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in personal and professional matters.
• High level of flexibility.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate of $150.
• Opportunity to inspire and educate students in a supportive environment.