Elementary Classroom Teacher - Grade K/1 - Lyman Elementary School

RSU 57/MSAD 57 SCHOOL DISTRICT; Alfred (ME); On-site; USD 49,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 57 in Waterboro, Maine is seeking an Elementary Classroom Teacher for Grades K/1 to foster a positive, engaging learning environment where students develop essential knowledge, skills, and citizenship.

The teacher plans and delivers instruction, assesses progress, manages behavior, and participates in ongoing professional growth. Salary and conditions are set by the RSU 57 School Board.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a specific area of teaching (Early Childhood Education preferred).
• Certification: Must hold appropriate Maine Department of Education Certification.
• Appropriate training and preparation for elementary-level instruction

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Use appropriate instructional methods and materials.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Establish and maintain fair classroom rules and procedures.
• Encourage active student participation.
• Regularly assess and monitor student progress.
• Provide required progress reports.
• Identify learning challenges and collaborate with specialists.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administration.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Follow district policies and procedures.
• Ensure student safety and proper use of school resources.
• Prepare plans and materials for substitute teachers.
• Communicate with parents/guardians as needed.
• Be available outside instructional hours under reasonable terms.
• Utilize community resources to support learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Education) - Early Childhood preferred

Maine Department of Education Certification

Elementary-level instruction preparation

Job description

Position Summary

The Grades K/1 classroom teacher is responsible for fostering a positive and engaging learning environment where all students develop the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes necessary to become successful individuals and citizens. The teacher plans and delivers effective instruction, evaluates student progress, manages classroom behavior, and engages in continuous professional growth.

Regional School Unit No. 57 (RSU 57)

Waterboro, Maine

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Position Summary

The Grades K/1 classroom teacher is responsible for fostering a positive and engaging learning environment where all students develop the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes necessary to become successful individuals and citizens. The teacher plans and delivers effective instruction, evaluates student progress, manages classroom behavior, and engages in continuous professional growth.

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Building Principal and/or Assistant Principal.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a specific area of teaching (Early Childhood Education preferred).
• Certification: Must hold appropriate Maine Department of Education Certification.
• Appropriate training and preparation for elementary-level instruction

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Planning

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals
• Establish clear objectives for lessons and projects
• Use appropriate instructional methods and materials
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs

Classroom Environment & Management

• Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
• Establish and maintain fair classroom rules and procedures
• Encourage active student participation

Assessment & Student Support

• Regularly assess and monitor student progress
• Provide required progress reports
• Identify learning challenges and collaborate with specialists

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees
• Collaborate with colleagues and administration

Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and complete student records
• Follow district policies and procedures
• Ensure student safety and proper use of school resources
• Prepare plans and materials for substitute teachers

Family & Community Engagement

• Communicate with parents/guardians as needed
• Be available outside instructional hours under reasonable terms
• Utilize community resources to support learning

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by administration

Terms of Employment

Salary, work year, and working conditions are determined by the RSU 57 School Board.

Compensation:

Annual salary range of $49,000$88,477

Evaluation:

Performance is evaluated in accordance with School Board policies.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs.
• Physical Tasks: Bending, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and crouching.
• Lifting: Ability to lift ranging from 2575 lbs depending on student size and situational needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RSU 57 is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics, in compliance with state and federal laws.