Mountain Valley Middle School- Grade 8 Science Teacher
Are you passionate about igniting curiosity and fostering a love for science in middle schoolers? We are currently seeking a dedicated 8th grade science teacher to join our team at Mountain Valley Middle School. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students, engage them in hands-on exploration, and cultivate their scientific understanding.
Required and/or Preferred Certification: 020
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive and interactive lesson plans that align with state standards and curriculum objectives, emphasizing inquiry-based learning and critical thinking skills.
- Utilize effective classroom management strategies to establish a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment conducive to student success and engagement. ? Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles, ensuring all students have the opportunity to excel in science.
- Incorporate hands-on experiments, demonstrations, and technology to enhance learning experiences and deepen students' understanding of scientific concepts. ? Assess student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, providing meaningful feedback to guide their academic growth.
? Experience with BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) is preferred, but not required.
We are 45 minutes from Lewiston/Auburn and 90 minutes from Portland. We have great outdoor recreation and children who need you!
We will consider Conditional certfications, if you haven't earned your full Professional certification.
Benefit for Teachers: If a newly hired teacher (to RSU 10) is professionally certified and chooses not to take courses their first year, they qualify for up to $2500 towards existing student loans.
Please obtain applications via the website: RSU 10 Applications or from Margaret(Peggy) Therriault at petherriault@rsu10.org
submit applications to:
Margaret (Peggy) Therriault, Superintendent's Administrative Assistant
RSU 10
799 Hancock Street, Suite 1
Rumford ME 04276
or petherriault@rsu10.org