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Biddeford Regional Center of Technology BRCOT is seeking an engaging, highly motivated and qualified Teaching and Early Childhood Teacher to provide opportunities for high school students to gain knowledge and practical experience in Teaching and in Early Childhood Education. Teaching is a high demand, highly rewarding field and be the one to inspire our youth to enter the education field.
Qualifications:

• Eligible for ME DOE Certification and CHRC
• Experience in the early childhood field
• High school teaching experience is helpful
• Maine Roads to Quality credential preferred

Performance Responsibilities:

• Ability to coordinate and oversee the operation of a part-time daycare with 3-4 year old students
• Ability to develop and coordinate field experiences for studnets in the local schools and area daycares and preschool setting
• Ability to effectively teach all aspects of the Teaching and Early Childhood curriculum using best practices
• Working knowledge of instructional theory, basic education principles, practices and methodologies, the developmental process, competency-based curricula, and general classroom and lab practices.
• Possesses good organizational skills; knowledge of record keeping procedures, including the ability to collect and organize data and information.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate level of authority as well as creating an atmosphere of support and confidence for students.
• Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, parents and students and the general public
• Ability to create and maintain a robust Program Advisory Committee
• Ability to work with youth (16-18 years old) effectively.
• Ability to work independently and to manage work assignments in a highly interpersonal contact environment.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior required to provide an orderly and productive classroom environment.
• Communicates with parents and school stakeholders on student progress.
• Abilility to use technology effectively for all asapects of the position
• Knowledge of students’ growth, development, and learning
• Skilled in assessment and using its data for teaching and learning
• Ability to meet the needs of all learners
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to maintain and teach dual enrollment college credit requirements

Heart of Biddeford, Maine Community

• Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches
• Views of the Saco River to its west
• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
• Less than two hours north of Boston.
• Home to a growing population of diverse residents
• Picturesque downtown
• Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown
• Thriving economy
• Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking

Equal Opportunity
The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.
The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.
Criminal Background Check
All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting
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Biddeford Schools
Dayton School
Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative