Middle School ELA​/Social Studies Grade 8 Teacher

Gorham Middle School is seeking a motivated and student‑centered educator to join our ELA/Social Studies team for the 2026‑2027 school year. The ideal candidate brings content knowledge, is collaborative, and has a genuine enthusiasm for working with young adolescents.

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Language Arts
• Date Posted: 4/16/2026
• Date Available:
  
  August 2026

• Deliver engaging, standards‑aligned instruction in Social Studies and 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 this link:  For further questions regarding the position, please contact GMS Principal Lucas Witham ham.