4th -5th REACH Teacher - Math and Science Center

Description:

At Battle Creek Public Schools, transformation is underway and excellence is on the rise!

Our vision is 100% success for every Bearcat, and our mission is to provide a supportive environment for all through positive relationships, academic practice, and engaging experiences.

Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS), in Battle Creek, MI, is conveniently located between Chicago and Detroit. Our community is experiencing unprecedented change, and BCPS is perfectly positioned for success.

We know that our teachers are the heart and soul of the district, and everything we do for our students begins with teachers. So, in May of 2023, we were thrilled to announce an average teacher pay increase of more than $10,000, positioning us as one of the best-paying districts for teachers in Southwest Michigan.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (including up to $20k in home purchase assistance), and opportunities for professional development. Apply now and join the Bearcat family. Believe in the Change!

Position Summary

The 4th and 5th REACH teacher provides STEM focused, experiential learning opportunities to students from Ann J Kellogg, Valley View, and Verona Elementaries. This position was created to develop a pipeline of BCPS students from the elementary schools to the Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center in High School.

Position Responsibilities

• Recruiting, communication, and coordination about the REACH program with students, parents, participating elementary school staff and administration.
• Providing hands-on, collaborative, and experiential learning opportunities for 4th and 5th grade students designed to ignite interest and passion within STEM concepts, including but not limited to:
  • Engineering Design Process
  • STEM Careers
  • Coding
  • Robotics
  • STEM activities as determined by teacher
  • Participate in relevant professional development to build skills in STEM instruction and STEM concepts
• Further developing the pipeline between the elementary schools and the BCAMSC
• Building rapport with students from multiple buildings
• Developing student awareness of work within a STEM environment
• Track progress and outcomes, assessing individual capabilities and developing individual plans to help students increase their capacities.
• Curriculum writing
• Building a rapport with students using interpersonal communication skills in order for them to feel comfortable working in this type of environment.
• Fostering critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities both individually and in teams.
• Developing and running REACH informational sessions, parent nights, progress reports, and newsletters
• Work with BCAMSC students and staff to build learning opportunities designed to help inspire students

Qualifications

• Michigan Teaching Certification with a ZG Endorsement

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• A working understanding of conceptual STEM instruction
• Willingness to learn STEM focused concepts
• Basic coding skills, or a willingness to learn basic coding
• Basic robotics skills, or a willingness to learn basic robotics (VEX)
• A working knowledge of Project Based Learning
• Interpersonal and professional speaking and writing communication skills
• Curriculum Development

Salary:

• $50,000 - $82,010 based on the current teacher salary schedule

Contract:

• 188 days

School Safety Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees require for this check (estimated $73) are the responsibility of the successful applicant.

The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race,color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height or marital status in its employment practices.