Anticipated Classroom Teacher at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary

We are seeking an energetic and student-centered educator to join our upper elementary team. This role is designed for a teacher who thrives in the bridge years helping students transition from foundational primary skills to the complex analytical thinking required in grades 35. The successful candidate will be an expert in delivering Common Core standards while fostering a classroom culture aligned with the Maine Guiding Principles.

Primary Responsibilities & Expectations

1. Instructional Excellence (CCSS & Maine Learning Results)

• Literacy & Math: Design and execute high-quality lessons in ELA and Mathematics following the Common Core State Standards ensuring students move successfully from learning to read to reading to learn.

• Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Deliver Science and Social Studies instruction aligned with the Maine Learning Results including the integration of Maine-specific content and the Wabanaki Studies (LD 291) curriculum.

• Data-Driven Planning: Utilize state and local assessment data (e.g. NWEA Maine Science Assessment) to track growth and adjust instructional groups.

2. Support for the Grades 35 Learner

• Developmental Scaffolding: Adapt instruction to meet the cognitive shift from concrete to abstract thinking typical of 811-year-olds.

• Executive Function Coaching: Explicitly teach and model organizational habits time management and independent study skills.

• Social-Emotional Leadership: Implement a consistent SEL framework to help students navigate the evolving social dynamics and self-critical phase of late childhood.

3. Inclusive & Differentiated Practice

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Ensure all CCSS-level content is accessible to a diverse classroom including students with IEPs 504 plans and Multilingual Learners (MLs).

• Collaboration: Partner with the Special Education team the 2/3 Music/Band specialist and other Specials teachers to provide a holistic Whole Child education.

Job Requirements

Key Competencies

• Growth Mindset: A belief that all students can reach high standards through effort and effective scaffolding.

• Effective Communication: Ability to build strong partnerships with Maine families through clear proactive communication regarding student progress.

• Adaptability: A team-player attitude ready to collaborate on grade-level initiatives and school-wide community building.

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.

Applications will be reviewed through5/17/2026. If the position is not filled it will be reposted and will remain open until a qualified applicant is found.

Required Experience:

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