Middle School Science Teacher

Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MESSA fringe benefits

Job summary

Kearsley Community Schools seeks a qualified Science Educator to join our middle/high school team in Genesee Township, MI. The successful candidate will teach science with engaging, technology-enhanced methods and align with district standards.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a Michigan Teaching Certificate with one of the endorsed science areas. The district offers a competitive salary per the KEA Master Agreement and a MESSA benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Michigan Teaching Certificate with specified endorsements.
• Ability to use technology to promote interactive learning.
• Ability to create engaging, differentiated instruction.
• Experience aligning science curriculum with standards.

Responsibilities

• Aide in research, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Science curriculum.
• Develop and implement creative and engaging lesson plans.
• Differentiate instruction to meet each learner's needs.
• Incorporate practical applications of content knowledge in lessons.
• Utilize progress monitoring and assessments to track growth.
• Monitor and evaluate student development and growth.

Skills

Creative instruction

Technology integration

Student engagement

Differentiated instruction

Assessment & progress monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Teaching Certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Instructional - Junior High/Middle School/ Science

Kearsley Community Schools is seeking a highly qualified candidate to serve as a Science Educator.

The Kearsley Board of Education will offer the successful candidate an annual salary per the KEA Master Agreement commensurate with their skills and experience. The successful candidate will also receive a complete and competitive MESSA fringe benefit package.

The Community

Located in Genesee Township, in north-central Genesee County, our community offers a blend of suburban and rural living. Residents enjoy:

• Genesee County Parks featuring a large lake, campground, and recreation areas
• The Genesee Valley Trail, a 21-mile hiking and biking path
• A variety of local businesses and industrial centers, including the General Motors International Processing Center

Genesee Township provides an ideal balance of natural beauty, recreation, and economic opportunity - making it an attractive place to live and work.

The District

Kearsley Community Schools serves approximately 2,800 students across four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Highlights include:

• Award-winning early childhood program at the Pumpkin Patch
• Expanded dual enrollment and cutting-edge classroom technology
• Community Building/Restorative Practices with Ali Hearn
• Nationally recognized Bike Tech® and SME Prime programs at Kearsley High School

The district employs approximately 175 certified educators, most of whom hold advanced degrees.

Voters recently approved a $21,680,000 bond to support new and enhanced learning environments, districtwide improvements, and safety upgrades. Key projects include:

• A new community recreation facility with a 1,500-seat competitive gym, indoor track, and training spaces
• Enhanced STEM and Robotics spaces and flexible classroom designs
• Secure, redesigned entrances for all elementary schools

The Position

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and a Michigan

Teaching Certificate with at least one of the following endorsements:

• Integrated Science (DI) or Science (DX) or (DQ)
• Physical Science (DP) or Earth Science (DH) or (IH)
• Biology (DA) Chemistry (DC) or (IC) Physics (DE) or (IE) may be considered
• ZC & ZK middle level "all subjects" endorsements will also be considered.

The qualified candidate will use creative instructional strategies along with best practices for classroom teaching which promotes interactive learning and student engagement through technology, literature, and writing. The candidate must be adept with technology and ready to consider emergent techniques to enhance student achievement. Candidates will also:

• Aide in research, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Science curriculum;
• Develop and implement creative and engaging lesson plans;
• Incorporate practical application of content knowledge in lesson plans;
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each learner;
• Develop and implement progressive classroom-based interventions;
• Utilize progress monitoring;
• Monitor and evaluate student development and growth through a variety of assessments;

This position reports to the Building Principal.