Gifted & Talented After-School Teacher @ Cavanaugh

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring elementary teachers. This individual will ensure our students receive world-class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers must work to build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to ensure they are providing the best educational experience to all students.

Position Overview

• Lansing Public Schools is seeking an exceptional Gifted & Talented Teacher with deep content knowledge and expertise in Reading and Math.
• The ideal candidate is a dynamic educator who is passionate about challenging and inspiring gifted learners, fostering a culture of critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving. Grade levels and positions will be based on enrollment.
• Hours : 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Dates: October 14, 2025, through April 23, 2026, 2x per week (Tuesday/Thursday).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level, conceptually rich reading and mathematics instruction tailored to gifted and talented students as prescribed.
• Utilize inquiry-based, problem-solving, and discovery-driven instructional approaches to cultivate deep understanding.
• Encourage students to engage in higher-order thinking, abstract reasoning, and modeling.
• Foster an interactive, student-centered classroom environment that promotes collaboration and discourse.
• Communicate regularly with parents and administrators regarding student progress.
• Provide ongoing feedback to the program coordinator.
• Keep accurate records.
• Be present for the extent of the program

Qualifications

• State teaching certification (required),

• Mathematics endorsement (preferred),

• Reading endorsement (preferred).

• Proven track record of success in teaching mathematics and reading.

• Demonstrated ability to engage, inspire, and challenge students at an advanced level.

• Strong knowledge of mathematical problem-solving strategies, reasoning, and modeling.

• Strong knowledge of developing reading comprehension skills and a deep understanding of advanced text.

• Exceptional ability to foster intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, and creativity.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, parents, and faculty.

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply. Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.

External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.

Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.  Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).