Grade One Teacher - Kate Furbish Elementary School

Join the passionate first grade team at our innovative PreK-2 school. This team is excited to be a part of the Maine DOE's 1st for ME program with the rest of the school this year- a fantastic opportunity to incorporate more intentional play into the school day!Required Maine State Department Of Education Certifications020 or 029 Elementary Teacher Certification Desired Candidates WillHave successful early elementary instructional experienceDevelop an inclusive classroom environment supportive of academic and social learningCreate effective rapport with studentsDemonstrate strong primary literacy knowledgeEffectively plan and implement approved elementary curriculumDevelop and implement comprehensive lesson plans and instructional materialsDifferentiate instruction to meet the needs of individual studentsEvaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reportsIdentify student needs and effectively collaborate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping studentsMaintain a classroom environment conductive to learning, good health, and safety, in line with school wide behavior expectationsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with families Use technology effectivelyParticipate in curriculum development programs as requiredWork collaboratively with different teams of teachers throughout the schoolPlease electronically submit a completed application, current resume, copies of certification and transcripts, three current letters of recommendation, and a cover letter by October 5th.Applications will be reviewed through October 5th, but the position will remain open until filled.The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The Brunswick School Department does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.