Lead Teacher - Middle School - Math Specialist - Place​/Project Approach

Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences is one of Maine’s first approved public charter schools located in Gray, Maine, serving students from Pre‑K through 8th grade. The school follows a learner‑centered, inquiry‑based, design‑thinking, place‑based approach to middle school education.

• Primary responsibility for teaching mathematics in 6th–8th grades using the Connected Math curriculum, differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Lead a homeroom class, creating a safe, respectful, culturally sensitive learning community and explicitly teaching social and emotional skills such as problem solving, self‑regulation, and mindfulness.
• Collaborate with middle‑school lead teachers and the Program Coordinator to design integrated units of study and project‑based learning experiences, incorporating the Eureka Math curriculum as needed.
• Build constructive relationships with families, communicating regularly about student progress, curriculum, projects, and classroom events.
• Model professional behavior in accordance with school policies and expectations for a collaborative community.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Teaching certificate or currently working toward certification.
• At least 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

• Strong middle‑school mathematics teaching experience.
• Experience with project‑based/place‑based curriculum or interdisciplinary studies.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for learners with academic and behavioral needs.
• Familiarity with PBIS, Responsive Classroom, and/or restorative practices.

• Competitive salary.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment.

Fiddlehead School provides equal employment opportunities (EOE) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Maine State law requires all school employees to be fingerprinted and pass a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC). A copy of your CHRC must be uploaded as part of your application to be considered.