Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher

ServingSchools; Hiram (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in Hiram, Maine, is seeking a passionate Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role emphasizes personalized attention and the integration of literacy within the social studies curriculum. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching, effective communication skills, and a commitment to fostering student success in a collaborative environment. Join a team that values innovation and educational reform, and make a meaningful impact on students' lives in a supportive and engaging setting.

Qualifications

• Prior successful experience as an elementary or middle school teacher.
• Commitment to standards-based practices and student success.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate literacy into the social studies curriculum.
• Support diverse learners through differentiated instruction.

Skills

Effective collaboration and communication skills

Knowledge of differentiating instruction

Building positive relationships

Education

Maine 7-12/6-12 Social Studies Certification

Maine Elementary K-8 Certification

Job description

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Starting 2025-2026

Sacopee Valley Schools are nestled between the Saco and Ossipee River in the town of Hiram, Maine. Students from surrounding towns attend Sacopee Valley, which is conveniently located near North Conway, NH, and Portland. The area offers numerous recreational activities like water sports, skiing, hiking, camping, and more. Cornish, nearby, is renowned as the Crown of York County and was voted one of Maine's Best Places to Live in 2016, featuring highly-rated restaurants.

Sacopee Valley educates students from Pre-K to 12th grade, with small class sizes that foster personalized attention. Technology access is extensive, with MacBook Airs for grades 4-12 and iPads for K-3. The district embraces teacher leadership through the TURN Union Reform work, aiming to advance education collaboratively.

Sacopee Valley Middle School seeks a dynamic seventh-grade social studies teacher who also incorporates literacy into the curriculum.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Prior successful experience as an elementary or middle school teacher or student teaching experience
• Ability to build positive relationships and support student success
• Effective collaboration and communication skills
• Knowledge of differentiating instruction for diverse learners
• Commitment to standards-based practices
• Current Maine 7-12/6-12 Social Studies Certification (200) or Maine Elementary K-8 (020)

Applications are available online at www.sad55.org. Submit your Letter of Interest, Application, Resume, Transcripts, Certification, and three current Letters of Recommendation to:

Dr. Carl Landry, Superintendent of Schools
MSAD 55
137 South Hiram Road
Hiram, ME 04041
Telephone: [phone]

Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025, at 12:00 pm

EOE