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Middle Elementary Teacher

Young World Physical Education, Fife Lake, MI, United States


Middle Elementary Teacher
Northwest Education Services Forest Area Community Schools - Fife Lake, Michigan

Job ID: 5652798

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Forest Area Elementary School

Reports to: Building Principal

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades, Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Description
Forest Area Community Schools is seeking an elementary teacher. The district is a small district in northern Michigan serving around 500 students, PreK-12, in the communities of Fife Lake and South Boardman.

Duties and responsibilities

Plan and implement activities to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of students

Develop weekly lesson plans utilizing district‑provided curriculum

Help maintain and assist in the establishment of good school‑community relations

Regularly inform parents of program expectations, activities, and their child’s progress

Be an active team member within a grade‑level PLC to assist in making data‑driven decisions

Be familiar with emergency procedures

Assist administration in the implementation of school and board policies

Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree with valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate

Knowledge of state and federal mandates

Experience highly preferred

Ability to work well within a team environment

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Student‑focused approach

Application Information
To apply for this position, please send a letter of interest, current resume, and at least 2 references to:

Mrs. Kirsten Wooer

Principal

Fife Lake Elementary School

108 Pierce St.

Fife Lake, MI 49633

Email: kwooer@forestarea.org

Phone: (231) 879-3362

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