Pre K Teacher

Jameson Elementary School is a vibrant Pre-K through second grade school serving 175 students. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where young learners can thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Pre-K teacher to join our established three-teacher Pre-K team. As part of our collaborative team, you will work alongside two other Pre-K teachers and a special educator to deliver high-quality early childhood education.
Our Pre-K program is well-established and currently transitioning from the OWL curriculum to the Pre-K for ME curriculum. The successful candidate will play an integral role in this transition while maintaining our commitment to excellence in early childhood education.

LOCATION:
Jameson Elementary School

POSITION TYPE AND STATUS:
Pre-K teacher

Located a ½ mile from the Atlantic Ocean and 15 minutes from Portland, RSU 23 is a 700 student, three-school district seeking a Pre-K Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate should possess the following:

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Citizenship, residency or work visa
• Maine Department of Education CHRC (Criminal History Record Check) https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting
• Maintains or is eligible for Maine Department of Education Teaching Certificate 029 (PreK-3) or 081 (Birth to 5 years old)
• Membership with Maine Roads to Quality

QUALIFICATIONS / JOB SUMMARY:

OVERALL PURPOSE
A teacher is a trained, certified professional who works to ensure that all of our students develop the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes to become successful individuals and citizens. A teacher has the knowledge and skills needed to prepare effectively for instruction and other student services, deliver appropriate instruction and service to students, evaluate student progress, manage student behaviors with effective classroom strategies, and apply themselves to their own professional growth.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes appropriate instructional goals and related objectives consistent with the system wide curriculum and the Maine Learning Results.
• Prepares instructional plans and materials incorporating principles of effective instruction.
• Creates, selects or modifies instructional plans and materials to accommodate learner differences.
• Provides a clear description of the learning task and its contents.
• Monitors student understanding and re-teaches as necessary.
• Communicates oral and written information effectively.
• Fosters a classroom culture of caring and respect.
• Maintains an evaluation program of student work and participation that regularly monitors their progress in an accurate and up-to-date manner.
• Maintains official grade reports as prescribed by Board policy.
• Includes a variety of techniques for monitoring student progress in his/her evaluation program. This will be evidenced by a combination of some or all of the following: written tests, writing assignments, classroom performance, individual projects, oral reports, daily observations - anecdotal records, individual conferences, common assessments, diagnostic testing, standardized testing, portfolios, etc.
• Challenges students' high level thinking skills as part of the evaluation program,
• Assesses whether students have met the articulated learning targets grounded in the district curriculum and Maine Learning Results with an assessment program that is consistent with the district's comprehensive local assessment system and meets the requirements of validity and reliability to the extent required by Maine law.
• Analyzes assessment results to refine curriculum and teaching techniques.
• Communicates student progress based on assessment results to parents and students on a regular basis.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate learner behavior.
• Establishes and maintains a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Makes effective use of available resources.
• Improves his/her own professional skills and knowledge.
• Establishes and maintains a professional leadership role in improving education.
• Reflects on his/her own practice for the purpose of improving student learning,
• Maintains a satisfactory record of his/her own attendance in his profession.
• Completes assigned tasks on schedule.
• Provides clear, detailed plans for substitutes, aides and other professional or paraprofessional staff.
• Arrives in time for class, meetings, and other scheduled activities.
• Works and communicates effectively with all staff members.
• Adheres to student individual education plans.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. Performs other duties, as assigned.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
RSU 23 is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical/mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin or place of birth, familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, marital/civil union status, citizenship status, veteran status or political affiliation as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply Online
Candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Contact cpotenza@rsu23.org if you have any questions regarding the online application process.
Hiring Manager: Ben Harris