Middle Elementary Teacher

Attn Applicants: To apply for this position

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

You may email your credentials to:

kwooer@forestarea.org

If you have any questions, please call the Fife Lake Elementary office at (231) 879-3362.

Title: Middle Elementary Teacher, 2026-2027

Location: Forest Area Elementary School

Reports to: Building Principal

Date: Posted 04/17/2026; open until filled

Description:

Forest Area Community Schools is seeking an elementary teacher. Forest Area Community Schools is a small district in northern Michigan which serves 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 requirements 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

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