Secondary Science Teacher

Memspa; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake City Area Schools in Michigan seeks a dynamic Secondary Science Teacher certified to teach grades 6–12. The successful candidate will design engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences and help students become thoughtful, reflective communicators.

The district emphasizes standards-based learning, proficiency scales, and Adventure Education, with collaboration among staff to empower every learner and support whole-child development.

Qualifications

• Michigan teaching certificate for grades 6–12 with science endorsement.
• Ability to design engaging, inquiry-based science lessons.
• Commitment to standards-based and competency-based practices.
• Focus on developing thoughtful, empathetic learners.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging science lessons linking to real-world problems.
• Support proficiency scales and competency-based practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to fulfill district vision.

Job description

Deadline: October 6, 2026
District/Organization: Lake City Area Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Immediate Opening – 2026-2027 School Year

Lake City Area Schools has posted the following teacher opening:

SECONDARY SCIENCE TEACHER

Lake City Area Schools is seeking a dynamic Secondary Science Teacher certified to teach grades 6–12. We are looking for an educator who is excited to join a district committed to standards-based learning, competency-based practices, real-world experiences, and Adventure Education. The successful candidate will support the whole child while helping learners become courageous, thoughtful, reflective, empathetic, and intentional communicators.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate for grades 6–12 with an appropriate science endorsement.
• Design engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences that connect science to authentic problems and real-world applications.
• Support our continued development of standards-based learning, proficiency scales, and competency-based practices.
• Demonstrate our Portrait of an Educator by leading with integrity, adapting to learner needs, serving with empathy, reflecting with purpose, championing learners, and growing as a passionate professional.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance our district vision: “Empowering every learner through adventure, opportunity, and innovation.”