Lead Middle School Teacher
Sweet Tree School, an arts integrated, project based K-8 independent school inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach in Hope, Maine, is now accepting applications for a 4 day teaching position for a lead middle school teacher integrating the arts into a vibrant, emerging, Humanities, Mathematics and Science curriculum. The ideal candidate will have experience in STEAM and the ability to teach multiple areas of literacy, mathematics and science to a small (10-12 students) mixed age group. Familiarity with STEAM, project based learning and arts integration is preferred, along with a general elementary education endorsement. Candidates should have a passion for teaching and learning, science, the arts and mathematics, hands on learning and an appreciation of how social emotional learning, and a growth mindset can influence individual, group and academic success.
Job Responsibilities
• Ensure students learning outcomes in humanities, mathematics and science by instructing students in a clear, concise and creative way.
• Make connections across content areas through collaborative projects with other faculty.
• Actively participate in the development of curriculum in response to observations, interests and thematic based learning emerging in the classroom.
• Have experience teaching in the outdoors, gardens and greenhouse
• Knowledge and understanding of the academic standards appropriate for each grade level, while also developing original, project based STEAM opportunities for learning
• Collect evidence of learning through an active documentation approach recording and sharing learning with colleagues and families often
• Carry out the role of an academic advisor for students in grades 5-7
We are searching for a teacher with the following experience and values:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education or related field
• Master's degree preferred
• Expertise in Literacy, STEAM and the field of mathematics and sciences
• Experience teaching in a classroom environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and openly with all students, staff, families and colleagues
• Flexibility, creativity and kindness, to work successfully in an an ever changing and progressive student centered school environment
- Passion for teaching and learning
- Experience in restorative justice practices
- Interest in growing and learning personally
Wages - $35,000 - $37,000
4 days a week Monday - Thursday approximately 28 - 32 hours a week
37 weeks September - June
Wages range from $25 - $32 an hour depending on experience and qualifications
If interested, please send resume, three letters of recommendation, and cover letter to: Sweet Tree School
Lindsay Stewart, 4 Church St., Hope, ME 04847
or email to lstewart@sweettreearts.org
Learn more about Sweet Tree School at www.sweettreearts.org