Long Term Substitute - Kindergarten - Lyman Elementary School

Regional School Unit 57; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 57 Massabesic School District is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten teacher for Lyman Elementary School in Waterboro, Maine. The role requires delivering instruction and ensuring students develop essential knowledge, skills, and work habits to become successful individuals and citizens.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in teaching, Maine certification, and specific preparation to teach at the kindergarten level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in teaching field.
• Holds appropriate Maine Department of Education Certification.
• Specific preparation to teach at the appropriate level (Kindergarten).

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students in a classroom conducive to learning.
• Guides the learning process toward curriculum goals and sets clear objectives for lessons.
• Creates a classroom environment that encourages student participation and is appropriate for the maturity and interests of students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that meet stated objectives.
• Assesses student progress regularly and provides feedback.
• Assesses learning difficulties and seeks district specialist help as needed.
• Strives for professional growth as an educator.
• Helps implement district policies and classroom rules to maintain order and conduct.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in Professional Learning Communities.
• Protects students, equipment, and facilities; maintains accurate records as required by law and policy.
• Organizes classes to minimize loss of learning for substitute teachers; utilizes community resources when available.
• Makes themselves available to students and parents outside instructional hours when required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in teaching field

Maine Department of Education Certification

Specific preparation to teach at kindergarten level

Job description

Long Term Substitute - Kindergarten - Lyman Elementary School JobID: 1656

• Position Type: Substitute/ Long Term Substitute: Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/28/2026
• Location: Lyman Elementary School

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57

Office of the Superintendent

Waterboro, ME 04087

Location

Lyman Elementary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in specific area of teaching
• Holds appropriate Maine Department of Education Certification
• Specific preparation to teach at the appropriate level

Reports to

Building administration (Principal and/or Assistant Principal)

Job Goal

To deliver appropriate instruction and services to students and ensure that all students develop the knowledge, skills, and habits of work to become successful individuals and citizens

Performance Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students in a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students
• Guides the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons and projects
• Creates a classroom environment that encourages student participation and is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides feedback as required
• Assess the learning difficulties of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Strives to improve professionally as an educator
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and is an active participant in all Professional Learning Communities
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, funds, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Organizes classes and work so that substitute teachers can function with the minimum loss of learning for students
• Uses community resources when available
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.

Terms of Employment

Salary, work year and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.

Note

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.