Brunswick School Department-posted 6 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Brunswick, ME

Kate Furbish Elementary School is a large, nature-based and nurturing learning community- serving students from PreK through Grade 2 in Brunswick, Maine. We are committed to fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in every child. Our staff is passionate about early childhood development and dedicated to creating an inclusive and joyful classroom experience. We proudly implement the Maine Department of Education’s For ME program in all of our classrooms, which provide rich, developmentally appropriate learning experiences designed to support whole-child growth. Intentional play is an integral part of our day. We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and experienced primary class teacher to join our kindergarten team for the remainder of this school year . The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of early childhood education, a passion for helping young learners grow academically, socially, and emotionally and a commitment to collaboration.

  • Required Maine State Department of Education Certifications: 020 or 029 Elementary Teacher Certification
  • Successful early elementary instructional experience
  • Utilize a collaborative mindset and a positive, flexible attitude
  • Demonstrate familiarity with or willingness to learn Maine DOE’s For ME program and philosophy
  • Foster a safe and inclusive classroom environment, supportive of academic and social learning
  • Show a strong understanding of child development and early literacy/numeracy practices
  • Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and provide meaningful feedback
  • Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and families to support student success
  • Communicate regularly to share progress and celebrate milestones
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to school-wide initiatives
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