Grade 4 Classroom Teacher Guy E. Rowe Elementary School

Oxford Hills School District; Norway (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Group life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Maine Public Employee Pension

403(b) retirement plan eligibility

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking an Elementary Teacher for Grades PreK-6 at Guy E. Rowe Elementary School. This 180-day contract requires Maine certification with endorsements as applicable.

The role reports to the Building Principal and involves delivering high-quality literacy and core instruction, collaborating with staff, and supporting district goals for student learning. The district offers a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Maine teaching certificate or eligibility with endorsements.
• Experience teaching elementary grades PreK-6 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach elementary students across PreK-6 with emphasis on literacy and core subjects.
• Report to Building Principal and collaborate with district staff.
• Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Education

Maine teaching certificate or eligibility with endorsements

Job description

Grade 4 Classroom Teacher Guy E. Rowe Elementary School JobID: 551

• Position Type: MSAD #17 Teaching Position/ Elementary Grades Pre-K to 6
• Date Posted: 6/1/2026
• Location: Guy E. Rowe Elementary School

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the Position of Elementary Teacher - Grades PreK-6.

Candidates must hold a valid Maine certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriateendorsement(s).

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Schedule: 180 Day Contract

MSAD #17 offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with 80% of the premium paid by the employer (with up to 100% if both spouses work in the district); dental, vision, Group Life Insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; Maine Public Employee Pension, 403(b) retirement plan eligibility; 15 paid sick days per year; and tuition reimbursement.

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As a District we are committed to our four Strategic Pillars: Healthy and Resilient Students, Maximizing Our Facilities to Support Learning, Recruiting and Growing Talent, and Rigorous, Relevant and Responsive Learning. We are invested in the well-being of our students and our staff and you will find our classrooms - both indoors and outdoors - as evolving spaces intentionally designed to optimize learning. Our District maintains close partnerships with multiple community partners.

CORE BELIEFS

Therefore, the Oxford Hills School District, in collaboration with its parents and communities, will:

• Meet students where they are, motivating and helping them develop their individual learning paths.
• Hold students to high expectations and provide adequate time and support to achieve them.
• Prepare students for success by helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Foster high aspirations and the skills of self-determination, self-control, and self-advocacy.
• Guide students to be curious learners and ethical leaders, able to adapt to changing times.
• Provide learning experiences in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment.

EXPECTATIONS OF OXFORD HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF:

As contributing members of the district's learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

• Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
• Utilize best practices for motivating today's students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
• Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:

• Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a "new basics" for learning across all grade levels;
• Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
• Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
• Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students' personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.