Kindergarten Teacher (413)

Regional School Unit 05; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 54,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional School Unit 05, Morse Street School in Maine, is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher to join our Pre-K-2 community. The ideal candidate demonstrates knowledge of early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development and prefers experience with Responsive Classroom practices.

Salary is based on Schedule A and ranges from $54,367.67 to $108,721.91 annually, depending on experience. Position requires ME 020 General Elementary or 029 Early Elementary Certification. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early literacy and numeracy development.
• Understanding of social-emotional development in early learners.
• Experience with Responsive Classroom is desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach Kindergarten within a Pre-K-2 setting.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Engage in primary-level literacy and numeracy instruction.

Skills

Early literacy

Numeracy

Social-emotional development

Education

020- General Elementary Certification

029- Early Elementary Certification

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Kindergarten
• Date Posted: 9/1/2026
• Location: Morse Street School

RSU5 DURHAM-FREEPORT-POWNAL

2026-2027

Morse Street School

Morse Street School is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Kindergarten Teacher to join our dedicated Pre-K-2 school community. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of early literacy, numeracy and social emotional development at the primary level. Experience with Responsive Classroom practices is desired. Strong classroom management and communication skills are essential.

Pay for this position is based on the CEA Collective Bargaining Agreement schedule A salary scale and rangers form $54,3667.67 to $108,721.91 annually, depending on experience.

Requirements

Must hold valid 020- General Elementary or 029- Early Elementary Certification from the ME Dept. of Education.

Position remains open until suitable candidate is found.