Employment
Thank you for your interest in working at East! We are actively seeking employees who are passionate about students. Whether your strengths lie in the classroom, the lunchroom, or the office, we want you to work for us!
East Grand Rapids Public Schools requires all applicants to use the district's online application for the employment process. We do not accept any paper applications, letters of reference, cover letters, etc. You will receive an automatic acknowledgment when your application for employment is submitted.
Due to the volume of applicants we receive, the district is unable to respond to telephone or email inquiries regarding the status of an application.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact our office assistant, Amanda Rickert, at 616-235-3535 ext 9.
East Grand Rapids Public Schools is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply for any open position.
Scroll down to view our current openings.
Why Work for East?
- Culture of Excellence
- Small but Mighty Community
- Quality of Classroom Experience
- New Teacher Mentorship
- Graduate Studies Reimbursement
- Employee Children Can Enroll
Culture of Excellence
Small but Mighty Community
Quality of Classroom Experience
New Teacher Mentorship
Graduate Studies Reimbursement
Employee Children Can Enroll
CURRENT EAST GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Please note: If a job is listed here, that means the job is still open.
- Teacher
Rate: Per Contract Salary Schedule
Location: Elementary Location
Start Date: August 2025
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until filled East
- Elementary
- Custodial
Hours: First shift with required flexible hours to support select school events (occasionally with required overtime)
Location: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Rate: Hourly rate commensurate with experience and qualifications
Start Date: As mutually agreed upon
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled East
- District
- Coach
Reports To: Athletic Director
Compensation: Per Contract Start Date: November 19, 2025
Duration: 1 Year (Renewable based on the recommendation of the Athletic Director)
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
- High School
- Coach
Rate: Per Contract
Start Date: August 11, 2025
Duration: 1 Year (Renewable based on recommendation of the Athletic Director)
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
- High School
- Coach
Reports To: Athletic Director
Compensation: Per Contract Start Date: November 12, 2025
Duration: 1 Year (Renewable based on recommendation of the Athletic Director)
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
- High School
- Coach
Reports To: Athletic Director
Compensation: Per Contract Start Date: November 19, 2025
Duration: 1 Year (Renewable based on the recommendation of the Athletic Director)
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
- High School
- Teacher
Location: Wealthy Elementary
Rate: Per Contract Salary Schedule
Start Date: August 2025
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled East
- Elementary
- Support Staff
Location: East Grand Rapids High School
Rate: Per the Support Staff Contract, Administrative Assistant Classification, Category I
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Start Date: August 2025
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
- High School
- Support Staff
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (on full school days)
Location: East Grand Rapids High School
Start Date: As mutually agreed upon
Compensation: Per the Support Staff Contract, Administrative Assistant Classification, Category
II To Apply: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until filled
- High School
- Support Staff
Hours: 7.25 hours per day, 7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Monday - Friday (on full school days)
Location: East Grand Rapids High School
Start Date: As mutually agreed upon
Compensation: Per the Support Staff Contract, Paraeducator Classification, Category I
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until filled
- High School
- Paraeducator
- Support Staff
Hours: Monday - Friday, up to 35 hours per week
Location: Wealthy Elementary
Compensation: Support Staff Contract, Paraeducator Classification, Category II
Start Date: As mutually agreed upon
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
- Elementary
- Food-Service
Location: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Start Date: June 2025 or earlier as mutually agreed
Compensation: 260 day contract with salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until filled
- District
- Teacher
Location: Woodcliff Early Childhood Center
Rate: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Start Date: August 2025
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
- Woodcliff Early Childhood Center
- Coach
Reports To: Athletic Director
Compensation: Per Contract
Start Date: August 11, 2025
Duration: 1 Year (Renewable based on recommendation of the athletic director)
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
- High School
- Coach
Reports To: Athletic Director
Compensation: Per Contract
Start Date: March 10, 2025
Duration: 1 Year (Renewable based on recommendation of the athletic director)
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
- High School
- Coach
Location: East Grand Rapids Middle School
Rate: Per EGREA Contract Schedule B
Start Date: As Mutually Agreed Upon
Contact: Interested applicants should apply online at: www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
- Middle School
- Itinerant
- Teacher
Location: Wealthy Elementary
Rate: Per Contract Salary Schedule
Start Date: As mutually agreed upon
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
- Elementary
- Coach
Reports To: Athletic Director
Compensation: Per Contract
Start Date: March 3, 2025
Duration: 1 Year (Renewable based on recommendation of the athletic director)
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
- High School
- Support Staff
Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Location: Wealthy Elementary School
Rate: Support Staff Contract, Paraeducator Classification, Category III
Start Date: As Mutually Agreed Upon
Contact: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
- Elementary
- Custodial
- Support Staff
Hours: First shift with some evenings and weekends
Location: East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Compensation: 260 day contract with a salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Start Date: As Mutually Agreed Upon
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp
Deadline: Until Filled
- District
