Math Teacher - Cherryland Middle School

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Cherryland Middle School is seeking a motivated, passionate, engaged, and dedicated 6th-grade math teacher for the 2026-27 school year and beyond. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students by fostering a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment. The ideal candidate will commit to educational excellence, effective classroom management, and a collaborative approach to working with all students, colleagues, parents, and community members. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Establish a classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional implementation of the district curriculum and the vision of high-quality instruction. ? Establish a classroom culture that supports the non-academic needs of all students in order to remove barriers that interfere with academic success. ? Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. ? Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. ? Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. ? Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. ? Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students, provide appropriate feedback on work, and use information to adjust teaching strategies according to student needs. ? Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development. ? Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs. Cherryland Middle School Priorities: ? Building Relationships and fostering Respect through our partnership with the Positivity Project ? Offering a wide variety of Experience-Based Educational Opportunities in the form of field trips, special events, and various special projects Cherryland Middle School Highlights: ? Math Specific: We are excited about the recent adoption of the enVision math curriculum. It is a strong and comprehensive curriculum that is friendly to students, teachers, and families ? Visit our CMS Facebook Page to learn more about all the great things happening in our school ? https://www.facebook.com/elkrapidscms ? Visit the Positivity Project website, our SEL partner. Each week, we engage and learn about a new character strength ? https://posproject.org/how-it-works/ PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ? Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Math (EX or EQ) endorsement for grades 6-8 ? Completion of an approved teacher preparation program ? Bachelor’s degree in Math ? Passing score on the MTTC math exam ? Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver engaging standards-based instruction Preferred: ? Additional certifications ? Prior experience as an educator ? Experience in supporting extracurricular activities OTHER INFORMATION: Deadline: May 8, 2026, or until filled Salary: Based on experience and qualifications within the EREA Contract Starting Date: Fall 2026 APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, current resume, transcripts, and three letters of reference via Unified Talent by going to the Elk Rapids Schools website: www.erschools.com. On the main page, select “District” and then “Employment Opportunities.” Applicants may also submit copies of a letter of interest, current resume, transcripts, and three letters of reference by mail or email to: jhaggerty@erschools.com.