Elementary Teacher - 1st/2nd Grade Tree of Life School 2026
- Tree of Life
- 2001 Cameron Street, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Job Description
Tree of Life School: 1st/2nd Grade Teacher Job Posting
Tree of Life is an urban Jesus loving school located in the heart of Edison neighborhood- the largest, poorest, most diverse neighborhood in Kalamazoo County. Our vision is to transform young lives and provide a, “A Christ-centered school that anyone can afford”. For the school year 2026-27 we are looking for a dedicated and innovative elementary teacher who thrives in an environment of:
• Small class size (up to 20 students) to individualize/differentiate instruction
• Develop strong interpersonal connections between staff, families & students
• Teacher support and active volunteers
• Bible instruction to nurture spiritual formation of faith with corporate prayer and worship
• Multi-grade configuration to maximize student success in literacy, math, and other subjects
• Priority on developing the whole child with instruction in art, music, PE, technology
• Engaging learning activities connecting content with the real world
• Service to others
• Collaborative learning environment to enfold the family and community
• Celebrating Diversity in the Body of Christ
Salary - $44,000-$47,000 plus healthcare stipend, matching retirement, & degree stipend.
Teacher certification is preferred but not required.
You are invited to inquire about our dynamic and Holy Spirit led ministry reaching urban families through teamwork, creative planning, faith, and fervent prayer! We celebrate God’s
Word and gift of each student entrusted to us and feel privileged to nurture their potential in Christ! We look forward to sharing our mission and getting acquainted with you.
Please attach a resume with your inquiry.
Adam Sterenberg - Head of School
2001 Cameron St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001
info@tolschool.org
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Tree of Life is a distinctive Christ-centered school located in the Edison Neighborhood of Kalamazoo. Our main purpose is to provide a transformative Biblical education to a broad range of children who may not normally have the opportunity to receive one. We also work extensively with the children’s families to help them reach their full potential in Christ.
Students at Tree Of Life will learn to think creatively, worship enthusiastically, analyze critically, live wisely and love unconditionally, so that they may transform the world around them for the glory of Almighty God.
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