JOB SUMMARY:
Hamilton Community Schools welcomes passionate educators to apply for the Elementary Fourth-Grade teaching position to begin in the 2025-2026 school year. We seek exceptional candidates who are results-oriented and dedicated to inspiring children to grow emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Under the guidance of the building principal, educators will design, organize, and deliver a comprehensive instructional program in a self-contained elementary classroom, fostering an environment that encourages students to achieve their academic potential.
LOCATION: Hamilton Elementary School
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests in accordance with established procedures.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
- Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
- Prepare required reports on students and activities.
- Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Prepare the classroom and/or learning environment for all learning opportunities.
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development using formative and summative assessments.
- Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
- Work with or have an understanding of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
- Work with or have an understanding of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
- Previous work with or an understanding of Standards-Based Grading.
Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
- Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls, and respond to emails.
- Participate in appropriate professional activities.
- Participate in extracurricular activities such as social events, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Valid Michigan elementary teaching certificate (K-5 all subjects or K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained Classroom) or will obtain it before the first day of school.
- Displays a high degree of knowledge in teaching at the elementary level.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must have the ability and proven reliability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
- Perform all other related work as 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.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
START DATE: 2025-2026 School Year
SALARY RANGE: Per HEA Master Agreement
BENEFITS:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- $25,000 Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Cash in lieu option
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds.
