Anticipated Grade 5 STEM Teacher; Science​/Mathematics

(Anticipated) Grade 5 STEM Teacher (Science/Mathematics)

SAU 39 Amherst Middle School - Amherst, New Hampshire.

Position Type:
Full‑time

Amherst Middle School seeks a 5th grade STEM (Science/Math) teacher to join the learning community. This position is responsible for designing and implementing a rich curriculum, dynamic student‑centered instruction, and performance‑based assessment in grade 5 or 6. The teacher will demonstrate knowledge of content area standards, work‑study practices, and a commitment to bringing learning to life for students of all ability levels.

Strong collaboration and communication skills, as well as a commitment to personal growth, are required.

• Successful experience and/or training in the field or level within the last five years.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• New Hampshire Teacher Certification with endorsements:
  Elementary Education (1810, 1811) or equivalent, or 5‑8 Science (1305) and Middle Level Math (1102).
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Demonstrated commitment to “Engage, Support and Challenge All Learners.”
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues to support a positive school climate.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Experience with standards‑based grading and competency education.
• Proficiency in creating and implementing performance‑based assessment in the classroom.
• Demonstrated strategies for differentiation at all levels to support a Multi‑Tiered System of Supports model.
• Demonstrated instructional skills at the middle school level.
• Ability to incorporate brain‑based and social‑emotional learning strategies into instruction.
• Enthusiastic, articulate, creative, people‑oriented, and caring.
• Expert in working with middle school‑aged students and their families.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

The Amherst School District, Mont Vernon School District, Souhegan Cooperative School District and SAU 39 do not discriminate in its education programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, language, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran, marital or citizenship status. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Genetics Information Nondiscrimination Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and RSA 354-A.

• Indrani Ghosh, Human Resources
• 1 School Street
• Amherst, New Hampshire 03031
• Phone:
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• Email: ighosh