English Language Learner Teacher (.25)

Biddeford and Dayton Schools & Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative; Dayton (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Located near Atlantic coastline beaches

Views of Saco River

Proximity to Greater Portland Area

Job summary

Biddeford and Dayton Schools & Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative is seeking an Elementary School Teaching/ELL Instructor to provide essential learning opportunities for English language acquisition. This position involves developing lesson plans and maintaining an effective classroom environment in Dayton, Maine.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in education and be eligible for Maine Department of Education ELL Certification. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' educational journey, especially in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Eligibility for appropriate Maine Department of Education ELL Certification.
• Successful prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning opportunities for ELL students.
• Develop lesson plans for various instructional settings.
• Maintain standards of student behavior for a conducive atmosphere.
• Assess student growth and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate effectively with parents and families.

Skills

English language acquisition

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Details

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ELL Instructor (.25)

Date Posted: 6/23/2026

Location: Dayton Consolidated School

About the School

Dayton Consolidated School is a highly rated public school located in DAYTON, ME. It has 118 students in grades PK‑K‑5 with a student‑teacher ratio of 10 to 1.

Job Duties

• Provides learning opportunities for English language acquisition across district curriculum.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for customized small and large group instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to create a conducive classroom atmosphere.
• Regularly assesses each student’s academic and social growth, maintains accurate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences, newsletters, email, phone calls, student information system postings, web pages, blogs, and other electronic means.
• Secures interpreters and translations of important documents for communicating with families.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff to help students benefit from the district curriculum.
• Creates an effective learning environment through a variety of learning tools.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education or a related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels is preferred but not required.

Certification: Eligible for appropriate Maine Department of Education ELL Certification. Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) required.

Salary: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Location Highlights

• Located near the Atlantic coastline beaches.
• Views of the Saco River.
• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area.

Equal Opportunity

The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body’s diversity. Selections will be based on the highest capabilities, strongest commitment to quality education, and greatest probability of effective implementation of the learning program. This policy excludes consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions.

Background Check

All employees must undergo fingerprinting for a criminal history background check. Please create a Maine Department of Education login and schedule an appointment for fingerprinting at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting.