Special Education Teacher/Teacher Consultant

 

Location: Honey Creek Community School, Ann Arbor

Employment Type: Full Time  

Annual Salary:  $45,046 to $73,904

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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

• Demonstrated ability to engage students’ emotional intelligence and support  students with a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles, using a trauma-informed approach

• Demonstrated ability to embody a commitment to anti-racist work and advancing community and justice in our educational system

• Demonstrated flexibility and problem solving skills in order to work as a productive team member

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

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Compensation & Benefits

• Honey Creek is proud to be one of the few charter academies that sponsors our employees in the Michigan Public Employees Retirement System.  (MPERS).  This investment by the community ensures that our employees will receive sustainable retirement benefits. 

• In addition, Honey Creek Community School offers our staff members a formal, transparent, and predictable compensation policy with a fixed salary schedule and intentionality around the cost-of-living for all. 

• Honey Creek also offers eligible staff members comprehensive health, dental, life and short/long-term disability benefits.  

 

 

Elementary School Teacher 

 

Location: Honey Creek Community School, Ann Arbor

Employment Type: Full Time or Part Time (1.5 FTE available)

Annual Salary:  $40,800 to $73,904​

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Description of Duties

Elementary teachers are expected to work as a team in developing and implementing educational instruction and care to the school’s K-8 students. Teachers are to run 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 other elementary team teachers, teachers are to work closely with children’s caregivers and community members in producing a curriculum which draws on experiences at home, in the school, and in the larger community, and which encourages caregivers and other community members to participate in the school and share their expertise.  

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Requirements: 

• Current Michigan elementary teacher’s certificate

• Demonstrated ability to engage students’ emotional intelligence and support  students with a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles, using a trauma-informed approach

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement group projects for interactive, integrated, and individualized curriculum areas which incorporate state benchmarks

• Demonstrated ability to create inquiry-based projects through a justice-centered lens  

• Demonstrated commitment to creating a culture of well-being and collaboration for all students with the goal of creating empowered learners, ethical and global citizens, and resilient individuals 

• Demonstrated flexibility and problem solving skills in order to work as a productive team member

• Understanding and commitment to multi-age groupings

• Current physical with no restrictions

 

Compensation & Benefits

• Honey Creek is proud to be one of the few charter academies that sponsors our employees in the Michigan Public Employees Retirement System.  (MPERS).  This investment by the community ensures that our employees will receive sustainable retirement benefits. 

• In addition, Honey Creek Community School offers our staff members a formal, transparent, and predictable compensation policy with a fixed salary schedule and intentionality around the cost-of-living for all. 

• Honey Creek also offers eligible staff members comprehensive health, dental, life and short/long-term disability benefits.  

 

 

Middle School Math Teacher - 6 through 8

 

Location: Honey Creek Community School, Ann Arbor

Employment Type: Full Time or Part Time (1.5 FTE available)

Annual Salary:  $40,800 to $73,904​

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Description of Duties

The Middle School Math Teacher works closely within the middle school team to deliver effective instruction to our multi-age/multi-grade middle school classes.  Our middle school math curriculum is divided into three levels: Course 1, Course 2, and Course 3, along with Algebra I and Geometry. Our program is grounded in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), with adjustments to accommodate the needs of multi-age classrooms.  We currently use Math Nation workbooks, which offer an Illustrative Mathematics curriculum that aligns with CCSS while actively engaging students in collaborative learning.  Honey Creek places an emphasis on whole-child education and the development of rich relationships with our students.  ​

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Requirements: 

• Possesses or is working toward a math teacher’s license through the Michigan Online Educator Certification System

• Demonstrated ability to engage students’ emotional intelligence and support  students with a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles, using a trauma-informed approach

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement group projects for interactive, integrated, and individualized curriculum areas which incorporate state benchmarks

• Demonstrated ability to create inquiry-based projects through a justice-centered lens  

• Demonstrated commitment to creating a culture of well-being and collaboration for all students with the goal of creating empowered learners, ethical and global citizens, and resilient individuals 

• Demonstrated flexibility and problem solving skills in order to work as a productive team member

• Understanding and commitment to multi-age groupings

• Current physical with no restrictions

 

Compensation & Benefits

• Honey Creek is proud to be one of the few charter academies that sponsors our employees in the Michigan Public Employees Retirement System.  (MPERS).  This investment by the community ensures that our employees will receive sustainable retirement benefits. 

• In addition, Honey Creek Community School offers our staff members a formal, transparent, and predictable compensation policy with a fixed salary schedule and intentionality around the cost-of-living for all. 

• Honey Creek also offers eligible staff members comprehensive health, dental, life and short/long-term disability benefits.  

 

 

PE/Health/Swim Teacher - K through 8
 

Location: Honey Creek Community School, Ann Arbor
Employment Type: Full Time or Part Time (will consider splitting the positions)
Annual Salary:  $40,800 to $73,904​
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Description of Duties
The PE/Health/Swim teacher delivers effective instruction to our multi-age/multi-grade classes K-8 in PE, Health, and Swim.  Honey Creek places an emphasis on whole-child education and the development of rich relationships with our students.  ​The PE teacher is encouraged to collaborate with the classroom teachers on themes, projects, and service activities. The PE teacher will showcase the year's curriculum and student achievement at the end-of-year PE Play Day for families and the community.
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Requirements: 

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree

• Possesses or is working toward a Michigan teaching certificate applicable to the teaching assignment

• Possesses or is working toward, or is willing to work toward a lifeguard certification

• Possesses or is working toward, or is willing to work toward a WSI certification

• Demonstrated ability to engage students’ emotional intelligence and support  students with a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles, using a trauma-informed approach

• Demonstrated ability to embody a commitment to anti-racist work and advancing community and justice in our educational system

• Committed to creating a culture of well-being and self-improvement for all students, which may include teaching collaborative activities over competitive ones

• Demonstrated commitment to creating a culture of well-being and collaboration for all students with the goal of creating empowered learners, ethical and global citizens, and resilient individuals 

• Demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving skills in order to work as a productive team member

• Understanding and commitment to multi-age groupings

• Current physical with no restrictions

 

Compensation & Benefits

• Honey Creek is proud to be one of the few charter academies that sponsors our employees in the Michigan Public Employees Retirement System. (MPERS).  This investment by the community ensures that our employees will receive sustainable retirement benefits. 

• In addition, Honey Creek Community School offers our staff members a formal, transparent, and predictable compensation policy with a fixed salary schedule and intentionality around the cost-of-living for all. 

• Honey Creek also offers eligible staff members comprehensive health, dental, life and short/long-term disability benefits.  ​

 

 

Math Coach & Interventionist - K through 8

 

Location: Honey Creek Community School, Ann Arbor
Employment Type: Full Time or Part Time (will consider splitting the positions)
Annual Salary:  $40,800 to $73,904​

 

Description of Duties

The Math Coach and Interventionist  will be responsible for supporting staff in the implementation of effective, research-based instruction and interventions for students that are research based and best practices.  This role will involve collaboration with faculty and administration to analyze data, guide instructional practices and support student’s mathematical academic needs.  Providing professional learning opportunities and providing support to enhance learning and teaching of mathematical best practices will be a part of this position.  

 

Requirements:

• Possess a valid Michigan elementary teaching certification

• Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience

• Have deep knowledge of supported whole group, small group and individual instructional practices, and their implementation in the area of mathematics instruction

• Demonstrated ability to engage students’ emotional intelligence and support  students with a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles, using a trauma-informed approach

• Demonstrated ability to embody a commitment to anti-racist work and advancing community and justice in our educational system

• Demonstrated flexibility and problem solving-skills in order to work as a productive team member

• Clear understanding of the Michigan Math Standards, including the Mathematical Practices, K-8

 

Preferred Experience:

• Have deep knowledge of inquiry based teaching practices and constructivist theory

• Experience in universal screening and scoring of student performance using the Universal Screener for Number Sense or other research based screener

• Content specific training and experience in Math Recovery as well as Illustrative Mathematics or other programs rooted in research and best practices

• Content specific training through the Early Math Essentials and understanding of the Essential Instructional Practices in Early Mathematics

• Depth of knowledge of MTSS and it’s role in supporting all learners

• Experience in collaboration with and/or delivering instruction to adult learners 

• Experience in Early Childhood Education 

 

Compensation & Benefits

• Honey Creek is proud to be one of the few charter academies that sponsors our employees in the Michigan Public Employees Retirement System.  (MPERS).  This investment by the community ensures that our employees will receive sustainable retirement benefits. 

• In addition, Honey Creek Community School offers our staff members a formal, transparent, and predictable compensation policy with a fixed salary schedule and intentionality around the cost-of-living for all. 

• Honey Creek also offers eligible staff members comprehensive health, dental, life and short/long-term disability benefits.  

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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. $130/day.

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To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to office@honeycreekschool.org

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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 $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. 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 afterschool@hc.wash.k12.mi.us.

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Summer Camp Counselors

 

Provide a safe, nurturing, fun, and educational environment from 8am-6pm for campers 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. 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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*Anyone interested in a Lead Counselor position must submit their application no later than March 21st, 2025. Late applications will not be considered for lead counselors for summer 2025.

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For more information and to apply for this position, please complete the Summer Camp Staff Application here. Any questions are best answered via email: hcsummercamp@hc.wash.k12.mi.us (Please allow for 3-5 days for a response. The camp admin team is working through all messages sent following the launch of camper registration. We WILL get back to you and appreciate your patience!)

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                                                                                             Notice of Non-Discrimination

 

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, physical ability, which does not impair an individual’s capacity 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.  We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all applicants and employees. If you need assistance with the application process or require an accommodation to perform essential job functions, please contact the Honey Creek Office at office@hc.wash.k12.mi.us.