Elementary STEM Teacher (Bentheim & Blue Star)
Elementary STEM Teacher (Bentheim & Blue Star)
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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 K5 All Subjects; K8 All Subjects in a self-contained classroom) ZO Lower Elementary (Grades PK3) ZP Upper Elementary (Grades 36) or General Elementary K-6 (ZE)
Preferred endorsement in one of the following content areas:
- Science Endorsements: DI Integrated Science (Grades 612) or DQ General Science (Grades 612)
- Mathematics Endorsements: EX Mathematics (Grades 612) or EM Mathematics (Grades 68)
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
- $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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants should apply using the online application system.
Any questions can be sent to:
Principal (Bentheim) Jared Randall at
Principal (Blue Star) Kari Huckaby at
Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled. However for best consideration applications should be submitted by June 17 2025.
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!
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
