7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher

Westbrook Middle School is seeking a Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher for the  school year. The ideal candidate is an energetic, knowledgeable, and positive, committed to equity and opportunity, and dedicated to teaching early adolescents the middle level Social Studies standards and guiding principles according to the State of Maine Learning Results. The teacher who joins us will be a part of a four person, interdisciplinary team with a grade level teaching partner from another team.

Our educators are skilled at creating, revising and assessing content, concepts, and skills in history, geography, and current events. Our 5-8 Social Studies professional learning team is looking for a teacher who brings a love for teaching and learning Social Studies to the classroom. Maine State Department of Education teacher certification (200) endorsement preferred.

Come join the exciting teaching and learning environment offered by Westbrook Middle School, a dynamic middle school in a rapidly growing, multicultural community in southern Maine. All WMS learners, grades 5-8, are valued and supported by our commitment to an equitable and rigorous educational experience. Our knowledgeable, skilled educators take part in a variety of action-oriented leadership and learning teams in partnership with administration as we continue our evolution to be the best comprehensive public middle school we can be.

We are busy creating engaging learning spaces where all our students belong and can be successful regardless of race, religion, culture, ethnicity or ability. The WMS community is seeking the right person to join us!

Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state in a growing suburb of Portland, Maine's largest city, the Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce in order to grow as a culturally rich and equity focused school district. All voices are heard in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all learners and embrace our identity as a whole child district.

Our schools serve learners in PK-high school as well as Career and Technical Education and Adult Education. We nurture a collaborative working environment and a culture of continuous growth through supportive leadership, high expectations, and opportunities for professional learning. We also offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Together we fulfill our One Promise:
The best education for all, for life. We invite you to join our team!