Middle School Health Teacher

Gorham School District; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 49,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Gorham School District is seeking a passionate Health Teacher for Gorham Middle School to deliver comprehensive health education to students in grades 6–8. The role emphasizes wellness knowledge, healthy decision-making, and health literacy through engaging, technology-enhanced instruction.

The successful candidate will foster an inclusive learning environment, differentiate instruction, assess progress, and collaborate with colleagues to support equity and belonging while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Valid State of Maine Department of Education Health Certification (#520).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education or a related field.
• Strong understanding of middle school adolescent development and classroom management.
• Demonstrated capacity to utilize technology to enhance instructional practice.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based health instruction for students in grades 6-8.
• Develop students’ understanding of personal wellness, mental and emotional health, nutrition, and healthy choices.
• Utilize differentiated instruction and varied assessment practices to meet diverse needs.
• Assess student progress and provide timely, meaningful feedback to students and families.
• Integrate technology and contemporary instructional practices into health education to enhance practice.
• Cultivate a safe, supportive classroom climate that actively supports and engages all students.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Technology integration

Classroom management

Adolescent development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Education

Job description

Health Teacher

Position Overview

The Gorham School Department is seeking a passionate, student-centered educator to serve as a Middle School Health Teacher at Gorham Middle School. This position includes delivering comprehensive health education instruction to students in grades 68.

The successful candidate will foster a positive, inclusive learning environment where students develop essential wellness knowledge, healthy decision-making skills, and health literacy. The teacher will inspire students of varying learning styles through innovative, technology-enhanced approaches and cultivate an engaging curriculum that supports the physical, mental, and social-emotional growth of all students.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based health instruction for students in grades 68.
• Develop students’ understanding of personal wellness, mental and emotional health, nutrition, and healthy choices.
• Utilize differentiated instruction and varied assessment practices to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
• Assess student progress and provide timely, meaningful feedback to students and families.
• Integrate technology and contemporary instructional practices into health education to enhance practice.
• Cultivate a safe, supportive classroom climate that actively supports and engages all students.

Professional Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, grade-level teams, and department members to share best practices.
• Participate actively in the school community outside of the classroom environment.
• Support the school’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Maintain accurate student records and communicate regularly with families.
• Participate in professional learning and continuous instructional improvement.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Valid State of Maine Department of Education Health Certification (#520).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education or a related field.
• Strong understanding of middle school adolescent development and classroom management.
• Demonstrated capacity to utilize technology to enhance instructional practice.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Experience as a 68 Health teacher.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction, innovative teaching approaches, and assessment.
• Demonstrated interest in contributing to the broader school community outside of the classroom.

Salary range: $48,759-$103,126