7 Grade Science Teacher

Science Teacher - 7th Grade

Camden Rockport Middle School, housed in a beautiful new building, serves just under 350 students in grades 5-8 from the towns of Camden and Rockport. CRMS has been implementing a Project Based Learning model of curriculum and instruction and values students' active engagement in the learning process.

We are seeking a dynamic teacher of science with experience and fluency in teaching life sciences, including topics in biology, ecology, basic biochemistry, cells, genetics, brain science, anatomy, and physiology. The ideal candidate is collaborative, energetic, and deeply knowledgeable about the middle school learner and best practices in science instruction. Experience with, or a strong interest in, interdisciplinary teaching and project-based learning is highly desirable.

This is a one-year position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and implement a comprehensive science curriculum that aligns with educational standards at a developmentally appropriate level.
• Implement student-centered instructional practices.
• Maintain a positive and respectful learning environment.
• Evaluate student progress and adapt instruction to meet student needs.
• Effectively communicate with students, peers, parents, and administrators.

Qualifications/

Skills:

• Knowledge of the diverse ways in which students learn and develop.
• Ability to adapt lesson plans based on student needs within different learning groups.
• Ability to engage with students, home, school, colleagues, and the community to support student learning and wellbeing.

Requirements:

• Background check, including fingerprinting
• Maine Department of Education teaching certification for 395 (6-12 Life Science) or 340 (Middle Level Endorsement)

Pay and Benefits:

• 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

About Camden Rockport School District:

Camden Rockport Schools is an exceptional school district located in a scenic coastal community and provides a highly competitive salary and benefits package. As a district, we are committed to equity, excellence, the environment, and forward thinking. Our simple, but powerful mission drives our work Be Kind. Work Hard. Keep Learning. We highly value our sense of place and surroundings which boast mountains, lakes, rivers, a ski hill, and the ocean.

Camden Rockport Schools 22 Knowlton Street Camden, ME 04843 Phone:  Fax:  EOE