Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/ Science

Date Posted:
4/1/2024

Location:
Springfield Middle School

Date Available:
08/2024

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Battle Creek Public Schools - website

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

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with DI or DX Endorsement

Position Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains long range and daily instructional plans.
• Develops engaging, student-centered programming
• Develops healthy self-esteem in students.
• Ensures that all substitutes have lesson plans.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provides progress reports as required and communicates with parents as deemed necessary.
• Serves on building and district committees that develop curriculum and enhance instruction.
• Maintains records for such things as student attendance, evaluations, report cards, discipline records and documents required by the School Board or Board of Education using prescribed formats.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for introducing children to the world of scientific discoveries
• Experience teaching in an urban school district

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• A belief that all children can achieve no matter their zip code
• Deep understanding of the nuanced needs of low-income student populations, and trauma-informed teaching practices and restorative justice
• Deep instructional expertise, developing student-centered classrooms
• A willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to student achievement
• A knack for engaging students in such a way that brings out the best in every child

Salary

• $50,000 - $82,010
• Potential for additional stipends

Contract

• 188 day contract

School Safety Clearance

The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required 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.