Position Title: STEM Teacher (pending FY 25 Budget approval)Location: MitchellReports To: Alli Gamache, PrincipalPosition Start Date: August 28, 2024Required Certification: 020 (or certifiable in the State of Maine)Application Deadline: As soon as qualified candidate foundThe Kittery School District is currently seeking a full time STEM teacher at Mitchell School. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience teaching elementary students. In addition to experience, the ideal candidate will have knowledge of the most recent Maine Learning Results and Next Generation Science Standards and be able to use these, along with technology to create a thorough STEM curriculum that incorporates science, math, engineering and technology. The skills the students are taught will flow into the 4-12 STEM program in Kittery and transfer to their chosen fields beyond high school.
The candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals and communicate effectively with adults and children from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. The candidate will also interact with children in a warm, nurturing way to ensure a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth and help move the Kittery School District Vision 2030 forward. You must be able to pass a background test through the State of Maine Education Department. Required Application Materials: Completed Applitrack ApplicationResumeCover LetterTranscripts (Not required for School Nutrition or Custodial positions)Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application; Official transcripts will be required upon job offer.A copy of current certification (if applicable)3 current letters of referenceLetters of reference must be dated, signed, and written within the last 3 yearsInternal candidates may apply in writing to humanresources@kitteryschools.comKittery Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kittery Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Kittery Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.