STEAM Teacher

K-4 Steam Teacher

The Westbrook School Department is looking for a caring, dedicated, innovative and engaging K-4 STEAM teacher for our diverse and culturally rich students. This position will be split between two schools - Canal and Congin. A K-4 STEAM Teacher will provide direct instruction in science, technology, engineering, art, and math utilizing a hands-on experience based learning environment with whole class instruction and targeted small group instruction.

Students will have STEAM class once a week for 45 minutes. Strong classroom management practices and commitment to building and maintaining relationships with our students is a must to ensure our students are cared about and their social, emotional, and academic growth is paramount. We are looking for a collaborative and energetic person to add to our school communities.

Canal School is a small neighborhood school serving students PreK - 4th grade. Canal believes in working collaboratively with families and the community to support all our students. Strong relationships within our school community and with community partnerships enable us to foster academic growth while supporting social, emotional, and basic needs. We customize our instructional practices to best support our population through the inclusion of Title 1, Multi Lingual, Special Education, Alternative Learning, Gifted and Talented, and counseling services in our family atmosphere.

Canal School encompasses a widely diverse and culturally rich student population that always has student needs as priority number one!

Congin School is a warm and welcoming school community located in Westbrook, Maine. At Congin, we celebrate academic growth in our students, embrace multiculturalism and work hard to ensure our students are also developing both socially and emotionally. Congin School is proud to be a BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) school where all staff collaborate to ensure every student is recognized, heard and thriving within our school community.

Our curriculum includes the Units of Study for literacy and Zearn for math, both of which allow for differentiation in the classroom. At Congin, we have multiple supports in place that allow students to access their learning in ways that match their individual needs and preferred learning styles. We engage in school wide initiatives and activities that promote a true sense of belonging for our students and staff and we make every effort to demonstrate that each member of our school family knows they are safe and welcome to be themselves.

Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state, 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. Our students are provided with a variety of opportunities to thrive in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, emotional, and cultural 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.