Elementary Teacher - 4th Grade
Elementary Teacher - 4th Grade
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Job Description
Elementary Fourth Grade Teacher - 1.00 FTE
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
- $25000 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.
WHO ARE WE
Hamilton Community Schools is a rural district in West Michigan located south of Holland and east of Saugatuck. Our well-maintained district includes one preschool learning center (Sandyview) three elementary schools (Bentheim Blue Star and Hamilton Elementary) one middle school one high school and the Hamilton Virtual School. Despite covering a large area of 135 square miles Hamilton retains a small-town feel.
As one of the 18 member public school districts within the Ottawa Intermediate School District (OAISD) Hamilton Community Schools employs 400 staff members and serves over 2400 full-time students along with 1100 non-public students across various programs and formats. Renowned throughout the state our district is celebrated for balancing a small-town atmosphere with educational innovation catering to the needs of every learner. With a strong focus on K-12 academics work-based learning athletics and the arts Hamilton is a destination district. WE are HAWKEYES!
Why Hamilton
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Submit an application cover letter and resume using the online application system.
Any questions can be sent to Dean KramerPrincipal ()
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race religion sex national origin age color height weight marital status familial status gender sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status with applicable state and federal laws.
DISTRIBUTION:Internal/External
Employment Type
Full-Time
