4th Grade Classroom Teacher at Pond Cove Elementary (Cape Elizabeth Schools)

Job Description Pond Cove is a thriving elementary school serving over 550 students in grades K-4 and supported by a dedicated team of 100 staff members. Recognized for its high academic standards and a culture of excellence, Pond Cove is committed to fostering rigor in every aspect of an educator’s professional practice. We are seeking a positive, hardworking, and effective educator with high expectations for both themselves and their students to join our fourth-grade team. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of six fourth-grade teachers to plan, design, and deliver dynamic, hands-on lessons. This role requires the development and implementation of assessments to monitor and promote student growth across all curriculum areas, including reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science. In addition to classroom instruction, this position involves supervising student recess and/or lunch periods and collaborating closely with a diverse group of professionals, including school social workers, counselors, special educators, extended learning coaches, and building principals. Join us at Pond Cove and contribute to an environment where educational excellence and student success are paramount. Certification Requirements: Maine Elementary Teaching (020) The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: Effective Instruction and Assessment – Demonstrate a strong command of content and the ability to deliver rigorous, effective instruction and assessments across the curriculum. Safe and Structured Learning Environment – Establish clear behavioral expectations and routines to foster a secure and supportive social-emotional and physical space for learning. Growth Mindset and Continuous Learning – Cultivate a culture of growth by modeling a growth mindset and promoting ongoing professional and academic development. Collaborative and Relationship-Oriented – Build effective relationships with colleagues, administrators, students, and families, while working well both independently and collaboratively. Proactive Problem Solving and Shared Responsibility – Take initiative by recognizing needs, proactively solving problems, and embracing responsibilities that support school-wide goals and expectations. Professional Qualifications: Data-Driven Instruction Inclusive Practices Preferred Experience/Training: Everyday Mathematics NWEA and DRA assessments Responsive Classroom Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Response to Intervention (RTI) Community Building Social and Emotional Support Personal Characteristics: Child-centered Problem-solver Effective communicator Positive Organized Proactive Flexible ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Application Instructions: Cape Elizabeth Schools will not accept paper or emailed applications or supporting materials. All applications and supporting materials are to be completed online via Frontline Recruiting & Hiring (formerly Applitrack) at this link and must include the following: Completed online application (this includes answers to writing prompts) Cover letter specific to posted position Current resume Copies of all post secondary transcripts Three letters of recommendation Copy of current Maine teaching certification or proof of pending certification Application deadline: Until suitable candidate is found Online application materials should be directed to: Tiffany Karnes Principal Pond Cove Elementary School 12 Scott Dyer Road Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Department of Education Certification Information can be obtained online at the Maine Dept of Education website. For more information about Maine's Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) process, please visit https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting or call the Maine Certification Office at 207-624-6603. Cape Elizabeth is a residential community located on the Atlantic Ocean three miles south of Portland, two hours north of Boston, and covers about 15 square miles. It has a population of 9,068 residents living in 3,200 households. Cape Elizabeth has three schools; Pond Cove Elementary School, grades K-4; Cape Elizabeth Middle School, grades 5-8; and, Cape Elizabeth High School, grades 9-12. All schools are located within easy walking distance of each other. Please visit our website for more information.