JOB SUMMARY: 

Hamilton Community Schools invites dedicated educators to apply for the position of K–12 Music Teacher for Hamilton Virtual School beginning in the 2025–2026 school year. This part-time role is ideal for a highly qualified music educator who thrives in a collaborative, close-knit school community and is passionate about musical and theatrical performance.

The teacher will be on campus at Sandyview Learning Center Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and will lead two major musicals each year—one for grades K–5 and another for grades 6–12—in addition to teaching choir and musical theater. The teacher will select the musicals, hold auditions, direct rehearsals, guide students in set and costume creation (students make their own costumes), and prepare students for a spring performance. Some online preparation and content creation are required, but this position is primarily face-to-face.

Under the supervision of the building principal, the teacher will plan, organize, and implement instructional activities that guide students to grow musically, artistically, and collaboratively. 

LOCATION: Sandyview Learning Center - Face-to-Face

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging music, choir, and theater lessons that facilitate active learning and performance readiness.
• Select age-appropriate musicals for K–5 and 6–12 productions; organize and conduct auditions, rehearsals, and performances.
• Direct students in vocal performance, acting, stage movement, and musical interpretation.
• Oversee set design, props, and costume guidance (students create their own costumes under teacher direction).
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of music materials, scripts, instruments, and stage equipment.
• Use relevant technology for lesson planning, communication, and supplemental instruction.
• Manage rehearsal schedules and maintain student engagement and behavior expectations.
• Encourage and monitor individual student progress, adjusting strategies as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of student participation, performance, and development.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and community members to support the musical program.
• Prepare reports and communicate regularly with students, families, and colleagues.
• Observe and evaluate student growth using both formative and summative assessments.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and encouraging rehearsal and performance environment.
• Support Hamilton Virtual School’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) culture.
• Participate in school events, professional activities, and extracurricular opportunities as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Valid Michigan K–12 Music Education certification.
• Demonstrated skill in teaching music and performance to students across all grade levels (K–12).
• Experience in directing musicals, choirs, and/or theater productions preferred.
• Ability to organize and manage rehearsals, performances, and production elements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to establish positive and effective relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Proficiency in integrating technology into instruction and preparation.
• Commitment to regular, punctual on-campus attendance on assigned days.

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal

START DATE: 2025-2026 School Year

SALARY RANGE: $45.00 per hour

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held devices, and other instructional or performance equipment; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift/move up to 25+ pounds (e.g., set pieces, props).

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.

Hamilton Virtual School is a tight-knit, supportive learning community that blends virtual and face-to-face instruction. Students are encouraged to explore their talents while developing strong academic and creative skills.

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?

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Submit an application, cover letter, and resume using the online application system. 

https://hamiltonschools.schoolspring.com?jobid=5342539

Deadline to apply:  The search committee will review applications until the position is filled.  However, for best consideration, applications should be submitted by August 29, 2025

Any questions can be sent to Mary Wilkinson,  Principal mwilkins@hamiltonschools.us