Kindergarten Classroom Teacher (one year only) Kate Furbish Elementary School (Anticipated)

Brunswick, ME - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Kate Furbish Elementary School is a large nature-based and nurturing learning community- serving students from PreK through Grade 2 in Brunswick Maine. We are committed to fostering curiosity creativity and a love of learning in every child. Our staff is passionate about early childhood development and dedicated to creating an inclusive and joyful classroom experience. We proudly implement the Maine Department of Educations For ME program in all of our classrooms which provide rich developmentally appropriate learning experiences designed to support whole-child growth. Intentional play is an integral part of our day.

We are seeking a compassionate enthusiastic and experienced primary class teacher to join our kindergarten team for the remainder of this school year. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of early childhood education a passion for helping young learners grow academically socially and emotionally and a commitment to collaboration.

Required Maine State Department of Education Certifications:

020 or 029 Elementary Teacher Certification

Desired candidates will:

Have successful early elementary instructional experience
Utilize a collaborative mindset and a positive flexible attitude
Demonstrate familiarity with or willingness to learn Maine DOEs For ME program and philosophy
Foster a safe and inclusive classroom environment supportive of academic and social learning
Show a strong understanding of child development and early literacy/numeracy practices
Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and provide meaningful feedback
Collaborate with colleagues specialists and families to support student success
Communicate regularly to share progress and celebrate milestones
Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to school-wide initiatives

Please electronically submit a completed application current resume copies of certification and transcripts three current letters of recommendation and a cover letter explaining why specifically you are a match for being a kindergartenclassroom teacher in our PreK-Grade 2 school byJanuary 2nd.

Applications will be reviewed through1/2/2025. If the position is not filled it will be reposted and will remain open until a qualified applicant is found.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The Brunswick School Department does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.

Required Maine State Department of Education Certifications:

020 or 029 Elementary Teacher Certification

Desired candidates will:

Have successful early elementary instructional experience
Utilize a collaborative mindset and a positive flexible attitude
Demonstrate familiarity with or willingness to learn Maine DOEs For ME program and philosophy
Foster a safe and inclusive classroom environment supportive of academic and social learning
Show a strong understanding of child development and early literacy/numeracy practices
Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and provide meaningful feedback
Collaborate with colleagues specialists and families to support student success
Communicate regularly to share progress and celebrate milestones
Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to school-wide initiatives

Applications will be reviewed through1/2/2025. If the position is not filled it will be reposted and will remain open until a qualified applicant is found.