JOB SUMMARY: Hamilton Community Schools[School] invites dedicated, passionate educators to apply for our Blue Star Elementary Young Fives teaching position, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. We seek caring individuals eager to inspire young learners, guiding their emotional, social, and intellectual growth through developmentally appropriate and engaging instruction. Join our team to foster a nurturing environment that sets the foundation for lifelong learning and success!

LOCATION: Blue Star 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 engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that align with Michigan Early Childhood Standards and district curricula.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to support diverse learning styles and needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes positive behavior and active learning.
• Maintain discipline by following the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Prepare the classroom and/or learning environment for all learning opportunities. 
• Assess and monitor student progress through observations, screenings, and formative assessments; maintain accurate records.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and administration.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.

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 Elementary Michigan Teaching Certificate with one of the following endorsements: K-5 All Subjects, K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained Classrooms (ZG), Early Childhood PK - General and Special Education (ZS), Early Childhood Education (PK-K) (ZA),

Lower Elementary Education (PK-3) (ZO), K-8 All Subjects (ZC), or General Elementary K-6 (ZE)

• Demonstrated knowledge of child development principles and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive learning environment.
• Experience teaching in a Young Fives, kindergarten, or early childhood classroom.
• Familiarity with integrating technology into early childhood instruction.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, and state.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

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. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

All applicants should apply using the online application system.

https://hamiltonschools.schoolspring.com?jobid=5216077

Any questions can be sent to Principal Kari Huckaby at khuckaby@hamiltonschools.us  

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled.  However, for best consideration, applications should be submitted by June 20, 2025.

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. 

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 2,400 full-time students, along with 1,100 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?