Project Lead the Way Teacher

Oakland Human Resources Consortium; Hazel Park (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Human Resources Consortium in Hazel Park, MI is seeking a Project Lead The Way teacher for 8th grade to deliver PLTW Design and Modeling and Medical Detectives, integrating science, technology, engineering and math through project-based learning.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent and the Hazel Park Junior High Principal, you will plan rigorous instruction, manage PLTW equipment and inventory, collaborate with PLTW and content-area teachers, and expand STEM initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree in Math and/or Science preferred.
• Gr. 6-12 certification required; Math or Science preferred.
• Experience teaching PLTW, CAD or engineering courses at middle/high school level preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Docs; web 2.0 tools.
• Knowledge of 3D printing preferred.
• Familiarity with Windows troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PLTW courses: Design and Modeling; Medical Detectives.
• Collaborate with Hazel Park Junior High teachers to implement PLTW curriculum.
• Manage PLTW resources and equipment inventory.

Skills

PLTW teaching

CAD / Engineering

Microsoft Office / Google Docs

3D printing

Windows troubleshooting

Middle school instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Math/Science

Gr. 6-12 certification

Instructional Technology preferred

Tools

CAD software

Job description

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Science

POSITION: Project Lead the Way | STEM Teacher / FTE 1.0 8th Grade

EFFECTIVE: 2026/2027 School Year

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning and the Hazel Park Junior High Principal, the Project Lead The Way teacher is responsible for classroom instruction of the following Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses: Design and Modeling and Medical Detectives. These courses integrate science, technology and math concepts with engineering in a Project Based Learning format.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in Math and/or Science, Instructional Technology preferred
• Gr. 6-12 certification required, Math or Science preferred.
• Experience in teaching PLTW, CAD or engineering courses at the middle or high school level preferred
• Knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office applications, Google Docs for Education, and web 2.0 interactive tools
• Knowledge and experience with 3D printing preferred
• Familiarity with basic troubleshooting for Windows machines

More About Project Lead The Way

• Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a national nonprofit organization that partners with middle schools and high schools to implement curriculum that promotes math and science achievement.
• Implements curriculum that emphasizes hands-on experiences in STEM
• Provides nationwide support network for teachers
• Uses activities, project, and problem-based learning that have real world application
• Allows students to explore math, science and technology
• Implement the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum
• Collect and analyze data to assess performance of students in the PLTW courses and develop strategies for addressing the needs of the students.
• Develop collaborative relationships with other PLTW teachers at Hazel Park Junior High.
• Implement, manage, and maintain resources and equipment inventory processes for PLTW classes
• Identify culturally relevant materials, resources, content, multi-media, and software that support the PLTW curriculum
• Collaborate with Hazel Park Junior High content area and PLTW teachers
• Expand the STEM initiatives at the middle school level
• Support STEM club and other STEM related activities

Compensation: Accordance with the Salary Schedule â– H.P.E.A. Contract