Director of Lockwood STEM Center

POSITION OPENING

Director, Lockwood STEM Center

Job Posting

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide forward leaning, steady development of the highest quality STEM education programs in the state of Michigan.
• Continue to develop partnerships with educational institutions, and businesses.
• Expand regional STEM teacher training programs like the High Tech Talent Initiative pilot program delivered in 2025.
• Collaborate with the staff and administration of Hemlock Public Schools to create a cohesive and innovative learning program for the 2025/2026 school year.
• Publish articles detailing the successes and challenges facing STEM educators drawing upon experiences working with teachers and through insights gleaned by working with students.
• Serve as the Lead Mentor (Head Coach) for Hemlock’s Gray Matter FIRST Robotics Competition team, providing mentorship, guidance, and leadership to students as they compete at state and national events.
• Serve as a role model and advisor for students seeking science, technology and engineering careers.
• Assist in developing branding, promotional materials and social media assets that reflect the profile of the STEM Center and the Director.
• Support and promote the growth of the Lockwood STEM Center as a hub for student and teacher learning, creativity, and achievement.
• Develop curriculum, programming, and deliver it to our K-12 students.
• Lead significant fundraising efforts leveraging the status of Hemlock Public Schools and the Lockwood STEM Alliance, a 501(c)(3) corporation.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate or otherwise be able to secure licensing.
• Experience in STEAM or STEM programs, curriculum development, and instruction.
• Proficiency with various assessment tools and strategies.
• Meet the definition of a Highly Qualified Teacher as per federal regulations.
• Must pass all required background checks and fingerprinting.

Job Requirements, Knowledge, and Skills, a successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong science, technology, engineering, and computer science background.
• Proven history of successful fundraising.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a professional learning team.
• Develop strategies to enhance student achievement in core content areas.

Salary: Anticipated range, $50-75k base incentivized grant or fund procurement monies.

To apply for positions with Hemlock Public School District, please visit the district website www.hemlockps.com, Employment Opportunities and apply within the desired job posting.

Start Date: Mutually Agreed Upon

Job Posted: January 31, 2025

Deadline: February 28, 2025 or until filled

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The Hemlock Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Direct all inquiries related to discrimination to:

Superintendent’s Office

733 N. Hemlock Road, Suite 100

Hemlock, MI 48626

(989) 642-5282