English Teacher - High School

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Saginaw Township Schools is located in a multi-cultural and vibrant community in mid-Michigan. We are proud to have ‘National School to Watch’ and ‘Blue Ribbon Award’ winning schools.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Heritage High School is searching for a teacher with a passion for students and a belief in teaching the whole child. Taking ownership of the students’ growth and adjusting as necessary to maximize learning is essential. This individual will have the ability and the will to teach all students, including those students who have unique challenges in learning and will strive to close the achievement gap for them.

Regular, in-person attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, highly preferred
• English (BA) or English Language Arts (BX/BQ) endorsement
• Specific training to teach at the High School level is preferred.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regular, in-person attendance required
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to use sound judgment; tact and courtesy in a variety of situations
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Repetitive hand motions
• Prolonged use of computer
• Possible occasional lifting or pushing of up to 25 pounds
• Standing, walking, sitting, stooping, bending and kneeling
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOURS/PAY:

• 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (7:25a-3:10p)
• Approximately 185 workdays (August through June)
• Salary and benefits are pursuant to collective bargaining agreement with Saginaw Township Education Association (STEA)
• Current 2025-26 compensation start at $46,041 Bachelor's Degree (no previous teaching experience); $58,836 Master Degree, (no previous teaching experience)
• The parties’ collective bargaining agreement expires July 31, 2027.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits available

Pursuant to Public Act 68 of 1993 and Public Act 83 of 1995, selected new employees shall submit to fingerprints and a criminal background check at the employee's expense.

It is the policy of STCS that the district will not discriminate against any person based on sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation), race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, disability, handicap or age in its programs, services or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations, STCS, PO Box 6278, 3465 N. Center Rd, Saginaw, MI 48608. Phone .(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org