Elementary STEM Teacher (.8 FTE)
Central Elementary
2026-2027 School Year / Per KHEA Master Agreement
As outlined in the KHEA Master Agreement
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested applicants should apply online through the Kenowa Hills Public Schools employment portal:
https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1313
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, valid Michigan teaching certificate, and three professional references.
Position will be open until filled.
Kenowa Hills Public Schools is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and student-centered Elementary STEM Teacher to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. The successful candidate will cultivate a classroom where students ask questions, solve authentic problems, design innovative solutions, collaborate with peers, and apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to real-world challenges.
The STEM Teacher will work collaboratively with classroom teachers to integrate STEM concepts across the curriculum while fostering creativity, perseverance, productive struggle, and a growth mindset in every learner. Through engaging learning experiences, the STEM Teacher will help students develop the critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills necessary for future success.
Kenowa Hills educators are collaborative professionals who believe every student can learn at high levels. We seek educators who embrace innovation, build meaningful relationships, utilize data to inform instruction, and are committed to continuous improvement.
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Valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate with appropriate elementary endorsement required.
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Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, STEM Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related field required.
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Master's Degree in Education, STEM Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field preferred.
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Demonstrated ability to design and deliver inquiry-based, hands-on STEM instruction.
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Knowledge of the Michigan Science Standards (NGSS) and engineering design process.
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Experience integrating technology into instruction and utilizing instructional technology to enhance student engagement.
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Experience with coding, robotics, engineering design challenges, makerspaces, computer science instruction, or similar STEM programming preferred.
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Experience with Project Lead the Way (PLTW), Engineering is Elementary (EiE), LEGO Education, VEX Robotics, Micro:bit, or similar STEM resources preferred.
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Demonstrated ability to integrate STEM concepts across multiple content areas.
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Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
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Experience with Capturing Kids' Hearts (CKH), trauma-informed instructional practices, restorative practices, or willingness to participate in district professional learning.
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Experience implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and utilizing formative assessment to differentiate instruction.
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Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with classroom teachers, instructional coaches, interventionists, administrators, students, and families.
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Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive instructional practices.
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Design and deliver engaging, inquiry-based STEM instruction aligned with the Michigan Academic Standards and Michigan Science Standards (NGSS).
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Facilitate hands-on learning experiences utilizing the engineering design process, scientific inquiry, computational thinking, and problem-solving.
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Design lessons that integrate science, technology, engineering, mathematics, creativity, innovation, and real-world application.
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Foster creativity, communication, collaboration, perseverance, and critical thinking through authentic learning experiences.
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Create a classroom environment where students are encouraged to explore, question, design, test, revise, and reflect.
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Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to differentiate instruction and meet the diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of learners.
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Build strong, positive relationships with students while creating a classroom culture aligned with Capturing Kids' Hearts and trauma-informed instructional practices.
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Utilize formative and summative assessment data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
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Collaborate regularly with classroom teachers to integrate STEM learning into core academic content.
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Support district initiatives including Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and continuous school improvement efforts.
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Integrate technology effectively while promoting responsible digital citizenship.
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Maintain a safe, organized, engaging, and well-equipped STEM classroom, laboratory, and makerspace environment.
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Supervise students during STEM activities, specials, assemblies, field trips, outdoor learning experiences, and school events.
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Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
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Participate actively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), district professional development, curriculum development, and collaborative planning.
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Maintain accurate student records and fulfill all district and state reporting requirements.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
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A passion for developing curiosity, creativity, innovation, and a love of learning in children.
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Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
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A collaborative, growth-minded approach to teaching and learning.
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Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Creativity, flexibility, adaptability, and enthusiasm for innovation.
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Commitment to equity and ensuring all students have access to high-quality STEM learning experiences.
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A willingness to continuously learn, reflect, and improve instructional practice.
This is an in-person teaching position requiring regular on-site attendance. The essential functions of this position involve direct instruction, collaboration, supervision of students, and hands-on STEM learning experiences and therefore cannot be performed remotely.
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the ability to:
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Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, reach, and move throughout classrooms and school facilities for extended periods.
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Lift, carry, push, pull, and move instructional materials, STEM equipment, robotics kits, tools, storage containers, technology, and classroom furniture weighing up to 50 pounds.
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Utilize computers, interactive displays, 3D printers, robotics equipment, makerspace tools, engineering materials, and other instructional technology throughout the workday.
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Demonstrate and safely facilitate the use of age-appropriate STEM equipment, tools, and materials.
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Supervise students during STEM investigations, engineering design challenges, outdoor learning experiences, specials, assemblies, field trips, and other school activities.
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Move quickly to respond to student safety concerns, emergencies, or accidents.
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Maintain emotional regulation, sound judgment, and professionalism while responding to disruptive student behaviors or crisis situations.
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Implement district-approved de-escalation strategies and participate in CPI and/or Ukeru training as assigned.
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Communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and community partners.
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Work in environments with varying noise levels, frequent movement, multiple simultaneous activities, and evolving instructional needs while maintaining student engagement and safety.
The work environment may include moderate to high noise levels associated with collaborative STEM projects, makerspace activities, robotics, engineering challenges, and hands-on learning experiences.
Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to employment through Livescan fingerprinting. The candidate is responsible for the fingerprinting background check fee.
Kenowa Hills Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), age, disability, height, weight, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, services, activities, or employment practices.
Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, [email protected], Kenowa Hills Public Schools, 2325 Four Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544, 616-784-2511.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.
