Kindergarten Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Teacher

Date Posted:
8/4/2026

Location:
Madison Early Childhood Center

District:
Madison District Public Schools
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

JOB TITLE: Kindergarten Teacher


LOCATION: Madison Early Childhood Center

START DATE: August 19, 2026

SALARY: Per MEA Master Agreement

DESCRIPTION

Madison District Public Schools is seeking a caring, energetic, and highly qualified Kindergarten Teacher who is passionate about fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for our youngest elementary students. The successful candidate will create meaningful learning experiences that support academic, social-emotional, and developmental growth while building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate elementary certification
• Competency in content area
• Knowledge of early childhood development and best instructional practices for young learners
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff
• Commitment to equity, collaboration, and continuous professional growth
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Michigan Academic Standards.
• Establish a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student success.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all learners.
• Assess student learning using a variety of formative and summative assessment strategies and use data to guide instruction.
• Foster language development, early literacy, mathematics, and foundational learning skills.
• Implement effective classroom management practices that encourage positive student behavior.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, special education staff, interventionists, and other support personnel to meet student needs.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Participate in professional learning, staff meetings, and district initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

METHOD OF APPLICATION

• Complete application process with Oakland Human Resources Consortium (OHRC)
• Upload letter of interest, current resume, and letters of recommendation

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