STEM Long-Term Substitute Teacher - High School

Young World Physical Education; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

RSU 21 Regional School Unit 21 in Kennebunk, ME seeks a Long Term Substitute Teacher - STEM for Kennebunk High School. This part-time role involves delivering high-quality, standards-based instruction in science, technology, engineering, and math to support student outcomes.

The position offers stepping-stone leadership opportunities within a collaborative district, with compensation via hourly pay scales from $23.33 to $41.59, based on days served.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required
• Valid Maine teaching certification or eligibility for endorsement required
• Strong subject matter expertise and knowledge of effective teaching practices
• Ability to design differentiated, standards-based instruction
• Experience with student-centered instruction and classroom management
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belief that all students can learn
• National Board Certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan instruction using approved curriculum, high-impact instructional strategies, subject matter expertise, and up-to-date data to meet the needs of all students
• Establish expectations, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, safe, positive, student-centered environment that maximizes learning
• Engage students using a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs
• Set ambitious goals; analyze student data to guide instruction and provide timely feedback
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve district effectiveness and engage in professional growth
• Serve as a leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives
• Maintain professionalism and effective communication as essential elements of teaching
• Design instruction based on standards, pedagogy, and student needs
• Align lesson objectives to curriculum standards using student data
• Plan pacing, sequencing, and transitions effectively
• Adjust instruction based on formative assessments
• Integrate educational technology to enhance learning
• Maintain structured routines that maximize learning time
• Create a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative classroom climate
• Encourage participation, inquiry, and intellectual risk-taking
• Use communication strategies that support diverse learners
• Deliver rigorous, differentiated instruction based on student needs
• Use high-impact instructional strategies to build critical thinking
• Incorporate real-world applications and varied resources
• Check for understanding through ongoing assessments
• Connect learning to prior knowledge and interdisciplinary concepts
• Use student data to guide instructional decisions
• Set and track student academic goals
• Engage students in monitoring their own progress
• Focus on closing achievement gaps among student groups
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instruction
• Seek and apply feedback for professional growth
• Reflect on teaching practices and refine strategies
• Engage in ongoing professional development
• Apply culturally responsive teaching practices
• Support a safe environment where students feel respected and heard
• Align instruction with district equity priorities
• Reflect on personal bias and its impact on teaching
• Act as an instructional leader focused on student outcomes
• Model professionalism and responsible citizenship
• Communicate regularly with families and stakeholders
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Change agent mindset focused on student success
• Student-centered decision making
• Collaborative and feedback-oriented approach
• Flexibility and openness to change
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to respond effectively to unexpected challenges
• Relationship-building with students and staff
• Commitment to lifelong learning and self-improvement

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Student-centered instruction

Classroom management

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Maine teaching certification or eligibility

National Board Certification is a plus

Job description

RSU 21 Regional School Unit 21 in Kennebunk, ME seeks a Long Term Substitute Teacher - STEM for Kennebunk High School. This part-time role involves delivering high-quality, standards-based instruction in science, technology, engineering, and math to support student outcomes.

The position offers stepping-stone leadership opportunities within a collaborative district, with compensation via hourly pay scales from $23.33 to $41.59, based on days served.