Math and Science Teacher - Alternative Education - Zenith

Math and Science Teacher – Alternative Education – Zenith Position Summary

Zenith is our off‑site Alternative Education program that provides alternative learners with a creatively individualized educational environment. We aim to develop within our students a strong sense of respect for self, others and community. These skills are fostered through experiential, community-based learning, student independence and responsibility, and the ongoing development of effective problem solving and group processing strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established dynamic team.

The Zenith team provides hands‑on alternative educational experiences for their students and are constantly searching for innovative and effective strategies to meet academic as well as the social and emotional needs of students.

• Teach physical, earth and/or life sciences and algebra, geometry and/or financial literacy courses.
• Contribute to a project‑based learning environment.
• Manage classroom dynamics, ensuring a productive and respectful learning environment.
• Evaluate student progress and adapt instruction to meet student needs.
• Effectively communicate with students, peers, parents, and administrators.
• Support students’ development of academic, organizational, and self‑advocacy skills.

• Possess knowledge of the diverse ways in which students learn and develop.
• Ability to engage with students, home, school, colleagues, and the community to support student learning and wellbeing.
• Adapt to student needs.
• Desire for ongoing professional development and improvement.

• Background check, including fingerprinting.
• Maine Teaching Certification with an endorsement in Mathematics (300), Physical Science (350), and/or Life Science (395) for grades 7‑12 required (or show evidence of Maine Certification eligibility).

• Pay starts at $52,686 (step B‑0) annually with possibility of increase based on experience, within the parameters of the applicable contract.
• Health Insurance (including Vision).
• Dental Insurance (100% Employee paid).
• 15 Sick Days.
• 3 Personal Days.
• FSA.
• Eligible to contribute to a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Maine PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) covered position.

Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport, ME

EOE