JOB DESCRIPTION: Hamilton Community Schools invites dedicated educators to apply for the STEM teaching position at Blue Star and Bentheim Elementary, which is available starting in the 2025-2026 school year. We are excited to engage with quality candidates who are committed to inspiring children to develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
LOCATION: Blue Star and Bentheim Elementary
START DATE: 2025-2026 School Year
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position will also provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for:
- Design and implement developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based STEM lessons aligned with Michigan Academic Standards, including the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics.
- Integrate technology and engineering concepts into the curriculum to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Utilize various instructional strategies and resources to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Assess and monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments; maintain accurate and timely records.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialists to support interdisciplinary learning and curriculum integration.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages student exploration and innovation.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in STEM education.
- Organize and coordinate school-wide STEM events, such as science fairs, coding clubs, or maker spaces.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues to support student achievement and well-being.
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 answer emails.
- Participate in appropriate professional activities.
- Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
- 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.
Must have a valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate with one of the following endorsements: ZG – General Elementary (Grades K–5 All Subjects; K–8 All Subjects in a self-contained classroom), ZO – Lower Elementary (Grades PK–3), ZP – Upper Elementary (Grades 3–6), or General Elementary K-6 (ZE)
Preferred endorsement in one of the following content areas:
- Science Endorsements: DI – Integrated Science (Grades 6–12) or DQ – General Science (Grades 6–12)
- Mathematics Endorsements: EX – Mathematics (Grades 6–12) or EM – Mathematics (Grades 6–8)
ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES and QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience teaching STEM subjects at the elementary level.
- Familiarity with project-based learning and inquiry-based instructional strategies.
- Training or certification in STEM education programs or curricula.
- Experience with organizing and leading extracurricular STEM activities or events.
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive learning environment
REPORTS TO: Building Principals
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.
