Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher At Woodside Elementary School

MSAD 75 is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher at Woodside Elementary School to join our vibrant educational community. Together, we can inspire the next generation of learners and leaders.

Essential Functions:

• Exhibit passion and a commitment to helping all students learn at a high level.
• Contribute to a school culture of appreciation, collegiality and innovation.
• Utilize skills to be successful with intensive collaboration in a team-based approach to teaching and learning.
• A strong understanding of research-based Literacy and Mathematics instruction at the primary level, and the deep understanding of early literacy development and the components of balanced literacy preferred.
• Strong communication skills with students, colleagues and parents.
• All other non-teaching duties per Teacher's Contract.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Elementary Education.
• Valid State of Maine Department of Education background check (CHRC) authorization.
• Valid State of Maine Department of Education General Elementary K-6 (020) or Early Elementary PreK-3 (029) certification.
• Commitment to continuous self-improvement and learning.
• Experience with Teachers College workshop model highly preferred, and Marzano's elements of effective teaching practice preferred.

To view the payscale and benefits offered, please refer to the Contract between the MSAD 75 Board of Directors and the Merrymeeting Teacher Association.

Why MSAD 75?

• Professional Growth: At MSAD 75, employees grow professionally, build strong relationships, and help shape the future of our community one student at a time.
• Supportive Environment: We strive to build an environment that is diverse in perspectives, talents, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Comprehensive Benefits: MSAD 75 offers a Flexible Benefits Plan, including medical and dental coverage, flexible spending account (FSA), 403(b) & 457(b) plans, MainePERS, employee assistance program (EAP), professional development reimbursement, paid time off and more!
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: The Orion Performing Arts Center provides a cultural beacon in the region, offering first-rate live performances and enriching experiences for both staff and students.

MSAD 75 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, ancestry, or disability in its employment or in the administration of its educational policies and programs.