Middle School Science Teacher

Burroakcs; Hesper Township (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public K-12 school district in southwest Michigan is seeking a passionate Middle School Science Teacher for grades 5-8. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Science in Education and the necessary certification in Michigan. Responsibilities include creating a positive learning environment, conducting student evaluations, and engaging in professional development. The school emphasizes a collaborative and engaging educational experience for all its students, aiming for high standards in classroom behavior and academic achievement.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid teacher certification in Michigan.
• Experience teaching grades 5-8 preferred.
• Strong communication skills with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive classroom environment.
• Conduct evaluations of student growth.
• Engage in professional development and training.
• Differentiates instruction to meet diverse learning styles.
• Evaluates student progress and maintains records.
• Communicates regularly with families and administration.
• Adheres to district rules and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Teaching science

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education

Certification DX/DI in Michigan

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, January 5, 2026 12:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time).

Middle School Science Teacher

Job Description

Apply for a position at Burr Oak Community Schools! We are a public K-12 rural district in southwest Michigan, with an average class size of 20 students. We are seeking an energetic individual who is passionate about teaching science to students in grades 5-8.

Requirements: Bachelors of Science in Education, Certified DX or DI in the State of Michigan. Will consider candidates enrolled in alternative routes to teacher certification programs or people with a bachelor's degree in science considering teaching as a profession.

• Duties and Responsibilities
• Creates a positive, engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriately responds to the maturity level and interest of the students.
• Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications.
• Participates in collegial conversations surrounding student achievement on a regular basis, influencing individual, grade, and/or department instruction based on collective examination of student performance.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum, as well as local and state standards, using contemporary thinking around best-practices and program-specific objectives.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
• Proactively teaches appropriate behavior and expectations.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and activities.
• Identifies and responds to the learning style of all students. Differentiates instruction to accommodate these styles.
• Evaluates the academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates regularly with students, parents, families and administration in advocacy of student growth.
• Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.
• Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism.
• Maintains regular predictable in-person attendance.

Burr Oak Community School
326 Eagle Street
Burr Oak, MI 49030
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