Kindergarten Teacher - Woodside Elementary School

TrulyHired; Topsham (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits Plan

MainePERS

Professional development reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Maine School Administrative District #75 seeks a Kindergarten Teacher at Woodside Elementary School to join a community of learners in Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell, and Topsham. The role emphasizes literacy and early math skills within a balanced literacy framework and a strong team approach.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, Maine K‑6 or PreK‑3 certification, and pass the CHRC background check. The district supports professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education required.
• Certification for Maine K‑6 or PreK‑3 required.
• Must pass Maine CHRC background check.
• Commitment to continuous self‑improvement and learning.
• Experience with Teachers College workshop model and Marzano's teaching framework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit passion and commitment to helping all students learn at a high level.
• Contribute to a school culture of appreciation, collegiality and innovation.
• Collaborate intensively with a team to support teaching and learning.
• Apply literacy and mathematics instruction knowledge at the primary level, with emphasis on early literacy development.
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues and parents.
• Fulfill non‑teaching duties as outlined in the Teacher's Contract.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Literacy instruction

Mathematics instruction

Early literacy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education

Maine certification K-6 (020) or PreK-3 (029)

CHRC background check

Job description

Job Description

Welcome to Maine School Administrative District #75. Serving Maine's Midcoast communities of Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell, and Topsham, MSAD 75 is home to over 2,350 students and more than 600 faculty and staff members.

MSAD 75 is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher at Woodside Elementary School to join our vibrant educational community. Together, we can inspire the next generation of learners and leaders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Exhibit passion and a commitment to helping all students learn at a high level.
• Contribute to a school culture of appreciation, collegiality and innovation.
• Utilize skills to be successful with intensive collaboration in a team-based approach to teaching and learning.
• Have a strong understanding of research-based Literacy and Mathematics instruction at the primary level, and a deep understanding of early literacy development and the components of balanced literacy preferred.
• Possess strong communication skills with students, colleagues and parents.
• Complete all other non‑teaching duties per Teacher's Contract.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Elementary Education.
• Valid State of Maine Department of Education background check (CHRC) authorization.
• Valid State of Maine Department of Education General Elementary K‑6 (020) or Early Elementary PreK‑3 (029) certification.
• Commitment to continuous self‑improvement and learning.
• Experience with Teachers College workshop model highly preferred, and Marzano's elements of effective teaching practice preferred.

How to apply for or renew a CHRC/Certification

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To view the payscale and benefits offered, please refer to the Contract between the MSAD 75 Board of Directors and the Merrymeeting Teacher Association.

Why MSAD 75?

• Professional Growth: Employees grow professionally, build strong relationships, and help shape the future of our community one student at a time.
• Supportive Environment: We strive to build an environment that is diverse in perspectives, talents, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Comprehensive Benefits: MSAD 75 offers a Flexible Benefits Plan, including medical and dental coverage, flexible spending account (FSA), 403(b) & 457(b) plans, MainePERS, employee assistance program (EAP), professional development reimbursement, paid time off and more!
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: The Orion Performing Arts Center provides a cultural beacon in the region, offering first-rate live performances and enriching experiences for both staff and students.

MSAD 75 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, ancestry, or disability in its employment or in the administration of its educational policies and programs.