Middle School ELA​/Social Studies Grade 8 Teacher

Middle School ELA/Social Studies Grade 8 Teacher 1 YEAR

Gorham School District Gorham Middle School - Gorham, Maine Open in Google Maps

Job : 5650484

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Gorham Middle School ELA/Social Studies-Grade 8 Teacher (1 YEAR)

Gorham Middle School 8th-Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher (1-Year Position)

Gorham Middle School is seeking a motivated and student-centered educator to join our ELA/Social Studies team for the  SY. The ideal candidate brings content knowledge, is collaborative, and has a genuine enthusiasm for working with young adolescents.

• Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in Social Studies & ELA to students in the 8th-grade
• Use data to inform instructional decisions and support student growth
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to support student learning, behavior, and well-being
• Communicate proactively with families and maintain accurate records in the gradebook
• Participate in school-wide initiatives, professional development, and team meetings

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Maine educator certification required or anticipated by start date
• Eligible for Maine certification in at least one of the following:
  • English Language Arts (100) and/or Social Studies (200) under Middle Level Teacher (5–8) or Secondary Teacher (6–12)
  • Elementary Teacher (020) K–8 endorsement
• Experience working with middle school students preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaborative skills

Submit a cover letter, resume, copies of certification(s) and relevant credentials, and three references on application by following the link:  For further questions regarding the position, please contact GMS Principal, Lucas Witham, ham.

Position Type: Full-time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Arin Joudrey
• 75 South St.
• Gorham, Maine
• Phone:
• Email: arin.joudrey