Building Principal

Location: Honey Creek Community School, Ann Arbor 

​Employment Type: Full Time Starting Fall 2023

Annual Salary:  $90,000 to $110,000

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Our School

Honey Creek Community School was founded in 1995 with support from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD). Honey Creek has grown from a K-2 charter school with 33 students to a fully staffed K-8 charter school with 250 students. Honey Creek Community School was founded out of the community and emphasizes and maintains our relationship and connection with the community as well as a commitment toward ensuring children interact and learn from a diverse community. The response from the community to Honey Creek is overwhelmingly positive as evidenced by the strong participation of our parents in school activities. Our project based, thematic, integrated curriculum, small class sizes and strong student-teacher relationships illustrate our uniqueness as a charter school.

  

Requirements

·       State of Michigan Administrator’s Certificate

·       Administrative or leadership experience

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·       Ability to prioritize tasks independently

·       Ability to address multiple priorities simultaneously with grace and patience

·       Demonstrated warmth and compassion to individual children and their families

·       Demonstrated flexibility and good problem-solving skills with co-workers  

·       Ability to work as a productive team member  

·       Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to embody this commitment.

·       Committed to creating a culture of well-being for all students

 

Description of Duties

The principal is the educational leader of the Honey Creek community.  As such, they work collaboratively with colleagues to guide and develop the educational program.  This includes direct supervision of the certified teaching staff and instructional aides.  The principal exercises considerable independent judgment to apply district policies and guidelines. The work requires knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of school administration, teaching, and educational programs; supervisory techniques; and personnel policies and procedures.  The principal is also responsible for the master schedule and staff assignments, ensuring equal employment opportunity in hiring and promotion.  The principal coordinates, evaluates and adapts educational activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees.  The principal evaluates teacher performance through the Danielson model; identifies training and development needs for the certified staff and ensures that training is effectively implemented; and ensures healthy staff relations and conditions of employment are maintained.  The principal will oversee standardized testing, the delivery of special services and building climate/student behavioral issues.

 

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Kevin Kelly at kkelly@hc.wash.k12.mi.us.

 

The Board shall not discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms or conditions of employment because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, height, weight, age, marital status, political belief, disability, or handicap which does not impair an individual’s ability to perform adequately in that individual’s particular position or activity.

 

Honey Creek Community School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, and sexual orientations.

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Elementary Teacher

Location: Honey Creek Community School, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti ​

Employment Type: Full-Time Starting Fall 2023

Annual Salary:  $40,000 to $72,455​

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Our School

Honey Creek Community School was founded in 1995 with support from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD). Honey Creek has grown from a K-2 charter school with 33 students to a fully staffed K-8 charter school with 250 students. Honey Creek Community School was founded out of the community and emphasizes and maintains our relationship and connection with the community as well as a commitment toward ensuring children interact and learn from a diverse community. The response from the community to Honey Creek is overwhelmingly positive as evidenced by the strong participation of our parents in school activities. Our project based, thematic, integrated curriculum, small class sizes and strong student-teacher relationships illustrate our uniqueness as a charter school. Our effectiveness is demonstrated through strong academic performance and recognition from various accrediting agencies. Learn more about us on Niche:

https://www.niche.com/k12/honey-creek-community-school-ann-arbor-mi/

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Requirements:

• Possess Michigan teaching certificate or be eligible to obtain one within 12 months.

• Commitment to creating a culture of well-being for all students.

• HCCS is committed to being anti-racist and advancing equity in our educational system. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to embody this commitment.

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To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Kevin Kelly at kkelly@hc.wash.k12.mi.us.

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The Board shall not discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms or conditions of employment because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, height, weight, age, marital status, political belief, disability, or handicap which does not impair an individual’s ability to perform adequately in that individual’s particular position or activity.

Honey Creek Community School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, and sexual orientations.

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School Social Worker

Location: Honey Creek Community School, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti 

Employment Type: Part-Time/Full-Time, Salaried

Annual Salary:  $40,000 to $72,455​

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Description
Honey Creek Community School was founded in 1995 with support from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD). Honey Creek has grown from a K-2 charter school with 33 students to a fully staffed K-8 charter school with 250 students and a lengthy waiting list of families eager to attend. Honey Creek Community School was founded out of the community and emphasizes and maintains our relationship and connection with the community as well as a commitment toward ensuring children interact and learn from a diverse community. The response from the community to Honey Creek is overwhelmingly positive as evidenced by the strong participation of our parents in school activities. Our project based, thematic, integrated curriculum, small class sizes and strong student-teacher relationships illustrate our uniqueness as a charter school. Our effectiveness is demonstrated through strong academic performance and recognition from various organizations including Niche: https://www.niche.com/k12/honey-creek-community-school-ann-arbor-mi/

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Responsibilities:

• Design mental-wellness intervention and prevention programs

• Implement counseling and educational methods

• Collaborate with educational staff to create coordinated plans

• Evaluate and report on student progress

• Set learning goals based on each student’s emotional, cognitive, and social strengths 

• Refer students to community services if needed

• Research new methods to improve children’s wellbeing (e.g. mindfulness) 

• Resolve classroom or school crises

• Mentor and support teachers of high-risk children

• Guide parents in facilitating children’s progress

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Requirements:

• Strong understanding of state education policies and regulations 

• Effective communication and counseling skills

• Integrity and professionalism

• A positive, patient, and resilient personality

• State license or alternative route to licensing

• Master’s degree in Social Work or equivalent

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To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Kevin Kelly at kkelly@hc.wash.k12.mi.us.

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The Board shall not discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms or conditions of employment because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, height, weight, age, marital status, political belief, disability, or handicap which does not impair an individual’s ability to perform adequately in that individual’s particular position or activity.

Honey Creek Community School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, and sexual orientations.

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​Special Education Teacher/Teacher Consultant

Location: Honey Creek Community School, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti 

Employment Type: Full or Part Time  

Annual Salary:  $40,000 to $72,455​

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Our School

Honey Creek Community School was founded in 1995 with support from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD). Honey Creek has grown from a K-2 charter school with 33 students to a fully staffed K-8 charter school with 250 students. Honey Creek Community School was founded out of the community and emphasizes and maintains our relationship and connection with the community as well as a commitment toward ensuring children interact and learn from a diverse community. The response from the community to Honey Creek is overwhelmingly positive as evidenced by the strong participation of our parents in school activities. Our project based, thematic, integrated curriculum, small class sizes and strong student-teacher relationships illustrate our uniqueness as a charter school.

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Description of Duties

The Special Education Teacher evaluates students and conducts Multi Evaluation Team and Individualized Education Plan meetings. The Special Education Teacher also provides direct and indirect services to students with Individualized Education Plans, including supporting the classroom teacher’s instructional efforts.

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Requirements: 

• Possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Special Education

• Possess a Michigan Certificate in Special Education/ Teacher Consultant Credentials a plus

• Demonstrated ability to support students with a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles

• HCCS is committed to being anti-racist and advancing equity in our educational system. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to embody this commitment.

• Committed to creating a culture of well-being for all students

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Please address each of the following in your cover letter:

• Demonstrated ability to develop instruction using interactive themes and project-based curriculum

• Committed to the concepts of equity and social justice

• Understanding and commitment to multi-age groupings

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To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Kevin Kelly at kkelly@hc.wash.k12.mi.us.

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The Board shall not discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms or conditions of employment because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, height, weight, age, marital status, political belief, disability, or handicap which does not impair an individual’s ability to perform adequately in that individual’s particular position or activity.

Honey Creek Community School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, and sexual orientations.

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Elementary/ Middle School Instructional Assistant

Location: Honey Creek Community School, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti 

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly  

Annual Salary:  $40,000 to $72,455​

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Description

Honey Creek Community School was founded in 1995 with support from the Washtenaw Intermediate  School District (WISD). Honey Creek has grown from a K-2 charter school with 33 students to a fully staffed K-8  charter school with 250 students and a lengthy waiting list of families eager to attend. Honey Creek Community  School was founded out of the community and emphasizes and maintains our relationship and connection with the  community. The response from the community to Honey Creek is overwhelmingly positive as evidenced by the strong participation of our parents in school activities. Our project based, thematic, integrated curriculum, small  class sizes and strong student-teacher relationships illustrate our uniqueness as a charter school. Our effectiveness is demonstrated through strong academic performance and recognition from various accrediting agencies, including  the Midwest Education Trust.

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Responsibilities:

Instructional Assistants are expected to work as a team member in developing and implementing  educational instruction and care to the school’s K-8 students. Instructional Assistants are to support the  teacher in running a multi-age, subject-integrated educational curriculum continuously designed and  evaluated to meet each child’s needs and goals as well as address state benchmarks. In addition to  working with the instructional team, Instructional Assistants are to work closely with children’s parents  and community members in supporting a curriculum which draws on experiences at home, in the school,  and in the larger community, and which encourages parents and other community members to participate  in the school and share their expertise.  

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Prerequisites:

• 60 College Credit Hours from an accredited institution  

• Demonstrated warmth and compassion to individual children and their families  ▪ Demonstrated flexibility and good problem-solving skills with co-workers  

• Ability to work as a productive team member  

• Ability to support the implementation of group projects for interactive, integrated, and  individualized curriculum areas which address state benchmarks  

• Understanding and commitment to multi-age groupings  

• Ability to support instruction in interactive theme and project-based curriculum  ▪ Current physical with no restrictions  

• Current negative TB test  

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To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Kevin Kelly at kkelly@hc.wash.k12.mi.us.

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The Board shall not discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms or conditions of employment because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, height, weight, age, marital status, political belief, disability, or handicap which does not impair an individual’s ability to perform adequately in that individual’s particular position or activity.

Honey Creek Community School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, and sexual orientations.

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School Psychologist

Location: Honey Creek Community School, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti 

Employment Type: Part-Time/Full-Time, Hourly

Annual Salary:  $40,000 to $72,455​

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Description
Honey Creek Community School was founded in 1995 with support from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD). Honey Creek has grown from a K-2 charter school with 33 students to a fully staffed K-8 charter school with 250 students and a lengthy waiting list of families eager to attend. Honey Creek Community School was founded out of the community and emphasizes and maintains our relationship and connection with the community as well as a commitment toward ensuring children interact and learn from a diverse community. The response from the community to Honey Creek is overwhelmingly positive as evidenced by the strong participation of our parents in school activities. Our project based, thematic, integrated curriculum, small class sizes and strong student-teacher relationships illustrate our uniqueness as a charter school. Our effectiveness is demonstrated through strong academic performance and recognition from various organizations including Niche: https://www.niche.com/k12/honey-creek-community-school-ann-arbor-mi/

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Responsibilities:

• Design mental-health intervention and prevention programs

• Implement counseling and educational methods (e.g. breathing or mental imagery techniques)

• Collaborate with educational staff to create coordinated plans

• Evaluate and report on student progress (e.g. using psychometric tests)

• Set learning goals based on each student’s emotional, cognitive, and social strengths 

• Refer students to community services if needed

• Research new methods to improve children’s wellbeing (e.g. mindfulness) 

• Resolve classroom or school crises

• Mentor and support teachers of high-risk children

• Guide parents in facilitating children’s progress

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Requirements:

• Proven experience as a school psychologist in a diverse educational setting

• Knowledge of various methods to prevent or treat mental-health problems and other difficulties

• Strong understanding of state education policies and regulations 

• Effective communication and counseling skills

• Integrity and professionalism

• A positive, patient, and resilient personality

• State license to work as a school psychologist

• Master’s degree in School Psychology.

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To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Kevin Kelly at kkelly@hc.wash.k12.mi.us.

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The Board shall not discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms or conditions of employment because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, height, weight, age, marital status, political belief, disability, or handicap which does not impair an individual’s ability to perform adequately in that individual’s particular position or activity.

Honey Creek Community School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, and sexual orientations.

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Physical Education/Swim Teacher

Location: Honey Creek Community School, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti ​

Employment Type: Full-Time

Annual Salary:  $40,000 to $72,455​

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Our School

Honey Creek Community School was founded in 1995 with support from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD). Honey Creek has grown from a K-2 charter school with 33 students to a fully staffed K-8 charter school with 250 students. Honey Creek Community School was founded out of the community and emphasizes and maintains our relationship and connection with the community as well as a commitment toward ensuring children interact and learn from a diverse community. The response from the community to Honey Creek is overwhelmingly positive as evidenced by the strong participation of our parents in school activities. Our project based, thematic, integrated curriculum, small class sizes and strong student-teacher relationships illustrate our uniqueness as a charter school. Our effectiveness is demonstrated through strong academic performance and recognition from various accrediting agencies. Learn more about us on Niche:

https://www.niche.com/k12/honey-creek-community-school-ann-arbor-mi/

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Description of Duties

The Physical Education Teacher (PE Teacher) provides instruction in physical education, swimming, and maturation. The PE Teacher collaborates with the administration, instructional staff, and High Point school to provide a rigorous curriculum to our kindergarten through eighth grade students. This position involves integrating activities with the High Point Adaptive PE Teacher. Experience working with students with special needs is desired. The PE Teacher also collaborates with our Parent Teacher Organization to plan and implement a variety of community activities.

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The ideal candidate will have a strong student and community focus coupled with an instructional background and commitment advancing equity in the educational system.

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Requirements:

• Possess Michigan Certification in Physical Education Instruction

• Possess Michigan certification in Health Instruction

• Experience in Water Safety Instruction

• Demonstrated ability to teach physical education to students with a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles.

• Commitment to creating a culture of well-being for all students.

• HCCS is committed to being anti-racist and advancing equity in our educational system. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to embody this commitment.

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To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Kevin Kelly at kkelly@hc.wash.k12.mi.us.

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The Board shall not discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms or conditions of employment because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, height, weight, age, marital status, political belief, disability, or handicap which does not impair an individual’s ability to perform adequately in that individual’s particular position or activity.

Honey Creek Community School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, and sexual orientations.

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Substitute Teachers

Honey Creek needs substitute teachers to cover staff sick and professional development days. The minimum of 90 college credits required has been temporarily waived. A high school diploma is a requirement. $100/day.

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To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Kevin Kelly at kkelly@hc.wash.k12.mi.us.

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Summer Camp Counselors

Provide a safe, nurturing, fun, and educational environment from 8am-6pm this summer for children in grades K-8. Responsibilities include supervision, activity planning, snack preparation and clean up, prevention and mediation of conflicts, and communicating with parents.  Salary ranges from $16/hour to $22/hour based on experience, qualifications, roles, and responsibilities.

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Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and must pass a criminal history background check and Tb test.  Must also have up-to-date Covid-19 vaccinations or proof of valid medical exemption. Preference will be given to those with child care experience and those certified in or studying education, social work, or another child-related field.

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To apply for this position, please complete the Summer Camp Staff Application.

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After School Teachers

Provide a safe, nurturing, fun, and educational environment from 3-6pm after school for students in grades K-8. Responsibilities include supervision, activity planning, snack preparation and clean up, prevention and mediation of conflicts, and communicating with parents.  Salary ranges from $15/hour to $22/hour based on experience, qualifications, roles, and responsibilities.

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Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and must pass a criminal history background check and Tb test. Preference will be given to those with child care experience and those certified in or studying education, social work, or another child-related field.

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To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Kevin Kelly at kkelly@hc.wash.k12.mi.us.

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Lunch Teachers/Playground Supervisors

Provide a safe, nurturing, and fun environment from 11:00am-1:00pm during lunch and recess for students in grades K-8. Responsibilities include supervision in the cafeteria and outside on the playground, prevention and mediation of conflicts, and communicating with teachers. Salary ranges from $14/hour to $22/hour based on experience, qualifications, roles, and responsibilities.

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Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and must pass a criminal history background check.  Preference will be given to those with child care experience and those certified in or studying education, social work, or another child-related field.

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To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Kevin Kelly at kkelly@hc.wash.k12.mi.us.