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. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants should apply using the online application system. 

https://hamiltonschools.schoolspring.com?jobid=5216136

Any questions can be sent to:

Principal (Bentheim) Jared Randall at jrandall@hamiltonschools.us 

Principal (Blue Star) 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 17, 2025.

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