Fifth Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher - Summers Off

NYCOA; Iron River (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

MPSERS retirement

Paid time off

Professional development

Summers off

Job summary

West Iron County Public Schools in Iron River, Michigan seeks a dedicated 5th Grade Science and/or Social Studies Teacher to join our team. The role focuses on engaging instruction that connects classroom learning to real-world applications and supports students as they grow academically and personally.

The ideal candidate holds a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate and can plan, deliver, and assess Science and/or Social Studies lessons with creativity and care.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required.
• Experience appreciated, but passion for teaching matters.
• Background in planning, delivering, and assessing student learning.
• Strong creative, collaborative, and communication skills.
• Experience in a 1:1 technology classroom is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging Science and/or Social Studies instruction.
• Create an organized, nurturing classroom environment.
• Use instructional strategies and technology to make learning meaningful.
• Adapt teaching approaches for diverse learning needs.
• Encourage curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with colleagues, staff, and families to support students.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Science instruction

Social studies instruction

Collaboration

Communication

Technology integration

Education

Michigan teaching certificate

Tools

1:1 technology

Job description

West Iron County Public Schools in Iron River, Michigan seeks a dedicated 5th Grade Science and/or Social Studies Teacher to join our team. The role focuses on engaging instruction that connects classroom learning to real-world applications and supports students as they grow academically and personally.

The ideal candidate holds a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate and can plan, deliver, and assess Science and/or Social Studies lessons with creativity and care.