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Elementary Teacher

Oscoda Area Schools
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Build Foundations. Inspire Curiosity. Make a Lasting Impact.

Oscoda Area Schools is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Elementary Teacher to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to shape young learners during their most formative years – building strong academic foundations while nurturing confidence, creativity, and character. If you believe elementary education is about more than standards – that it is about relationships, engagement, and unlocking each child’s potential – we encourage you to apply.  

Why Choose Oscoda?

Located along the beautiful Lake Huron shoreline, Oscoda Area Schools offers educators the opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a supportive and close-knit community. At Oscoda you will find:
 

  • A district committed to putting Students First.
  • Collaborative grade-level teams.
  • Supportive leadership and instructional guidance.
  • A safe and relationship-centered learning environment.
  • Professional development aligned to growth and innovation.
  • A strong sense of community pride.
  • A high quality of life in a beautiful Northern Michigan setting. 
     

Our organizational pillars — Positivity, Hard Work, Skill, Resilience, and Compassion — are more than words. They guide how we teach, lead, and serve our students each day.

Position Overview:

The Elementary Teacher will design and deliver engaging, standards-based instruction that supports students academically, socially, and emotionally.  The successful candidate will foster a positive classroom culture where students feel valued, challenged, and supported. 

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, standards aligned instruction.
  • Create an engaging classroom environment that promotes curiosity and active learning.
  • Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
  • Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student growth.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress in compliance with district and state requirements.
  • Establish and communicate clear learning objectives. 
  • Foster positive behavior through consistent expectations and restorative practices.
  • Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies.
  • Participate in professional development and school initiatives.
  • Supervise students and maintain a safe learning environment.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the school community. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree 
  • Valid MI Teaching Certificate with an Elementary Grade Level Endorsement.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Three (3)years of successful teaching experience. 
  • Demonstrated experience integrating instructional technology
  • Willingness to contribute to extracurricular programs or student organizations

Required Skills: 

The following is a summary of the relevant skills qualified applicants should possess to be successful in fulfilling the primary responsibilities of this position.

  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
  • Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
  • Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
  • Meet professional teacher education requirements of the school, district, and state. 
  • Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Questions: Should be directed to Ann Sheffer, Elementary School Principal at (989) 739-9173.

 

Application Process: All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, résumé, list of references, plus any other supportive materials for review and consideration to: 

                                                

Hiring Committee

employment@oscodaschools.org     

Oscoda Area Schools

P.O. Box 694

Oscoda, Michigan  48750

(989) 739-2033 or (989) 739-2325  fax

Only applicants submitting information requested to above address will be considered.

 

OSCODA AREA SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In compliance with Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Oscoda Area Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. 

 

The Board of Education of the Oscoda Area Schools, Iosco and Alcona Counties School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activity and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. The District’s Title IX Coordinator(s) are:

 

District General Manager - (989)739-2033 - 3550 East River Road Oscoda, MI 48750 - barnhartm@oscodaschools.org

Coordinator of Compliance and Human Resources - (989)739-2033 - 3550 East River Road Oscoda, MI 48750 - frenchk@oscodaschools.org

Elementary School Principal - (989)739-9172 - 3630 East River Road Oscoda, MI  48750 - sheffera@oscodaschools.org

High School Assistant Principal - (989)739-9121 - 3550 East River Road Oscoda, MI  48750 - aldas@oscodaschools.org

Coordinator of Payroll and Retirement - (989)739-2033 - 3550 East River Road Oscoda, MI  48750 - roye@oscodaschools.org

Any inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator(s), the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The Board has adopted a grievance process that provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints alleging any action that is prohibited by Title IX and/or its implementing regulations. The grievance process is included in Policy 2266 – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities, which is available at: https://www.oscodaschools.org/page/civil-rights. The grievance process specifically addresses how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of Sexual Harassment, and how the District will respond.