Long Term Substitute Teacher - Consolidated School - Grade 3
About The Position
Kennebunkport Consolidated School is hiring a long-term substitute Grade 3 teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher is expected to lead the classroom and deliver high-quality, intentional instruction through planning, curriculum design, and delivery that improves student outcomes. The role involves designing and adapting standards-based instruction to student needs, maintaining a safe, respectful, inclusive, and student-centered classroom, using student data and assessments to guide teaching, and fostering student progress. The teacher will collaborate with colleagues and families, pursue professional growth, contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and maintain professionalism and effective communication. Employment terms are referenced in the Substitute Handbook. Compensation is $23.33 per hour for days 1–10, $30.00 per hour for days 11–59, and $36.67 per hour for 60 or more days.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Valid Maine teaching certification or eligibility for endorsement.
- Strong subject matter expertise and knowledge of effective teaching practices.
- Ability to design differentiated, standards-based instruction.
- Experience with student-centered instruction and classroom management.
- Commitment to equity and inclusion and belief that all students can learn.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with students and staff.
Nice To Haves
- National Board Certification.
Responsibilities
- Plan instruction using approved curriculum, effective instructional strategies, subject matter expertise, and current data to meet student needs.
- Establish expectations, routines, and procedures that create a respectful, safe, positive, student-centered environment.
- Engage students through varied instructional strategies that address individual learning needs.
- Set academic goals, analyze student data, guide instruction, and provide timely feedback.
- Collaborate with colleagues to improve instruction and district effectiveness, and engage in professional growth.
- Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Maintain professionalism and communicate effectively.
- Design standards-based instruction grounded in pedagogy and student needs; align lesson objectives to curriculum standards and student data.
- Plan instructional pacing, sequencing, and transitions, and adjust instruction based on formative assessments.
- Integrate educational technology to enhance learning.
- Create a structured, inclusive, and collaborative classroom climate that encourages participation, inquiry, and intellectual risk-taking.
- Deliver rigorous, differentiated instruction using high-impact strategies, real-world applications, varied resources, and connections to prior and interdisciplinary learning.
- Check for understanding through ongoing assessments and use data to guide instructional decisions.
- Set and track student goals, engage students in monitoring their progress, and focus on closing achievement gaps among student groups.
- Seek and apply feedback, reflect on teaching practices, refine strategies, and participate in ongoing professional development.
- Apply culturally responsive teaching practices, support a safe environment where students feel respected and heard, align instruction with district equity priorities, and reflect on personal bias.
- Communicate regularly with families and stakeholders and build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Respond effectively to unexpected challenges and remain flexible and open to change.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
