35 prek teacher jobs found

Job Description RSU #23 Jameson Elementary School Special Education Teacher, grades PreK-2 Full-time Located a ½ mile from the Atlantic Ocean and 15 minutes from Portland, RSU 23 is a 700 student, three-school district seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team. You will work with a team of providers at Jameson Elementary School to implement programming for students with intensive needs, primarily served in the special education setting. The successful candidate should possess the following: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Citizenship, residency or work visa Maine Department of Education CHRC (Criminal History Record Check) https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting Maintains or is eligible for Maine Department of Education Teaching Certificate (286 or 282 PreK and K-8 ) QUALIFICATIONS / JOB SUMMARY: Conduct academic evaluations and classroom observations Fulfill case management duties, including paperwork and consultation with classroom teachers...

Job Description Regional School Unit 57 PreK Special Education Teacher Qualifications Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred) in Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education Holds or is eligible for Maine DOE Certification 282 (Teacher of Students with Disabilities, Birth-Grade 5) Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience in an early childhood special education classroom Experience supervising Educational Technicians (Ed Techs) Strong knowledge of early childhood special education best practices Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality Successful completion of background check, fingerprinting, and reference checks Reports To Special Education Director Assistant Special Education Director Consults with Special Education PreK...

Job Description Regional School Unit 57 PreK Special Education Teacher Qualifications Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred) in Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education Holds or is eligible for Maine DOE Certification 282 (Teacher of Students with Disabilities, Birth-Grade 5) Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience in an early childhood special education classroom Experience supervising Educational Technicians (Ed Techs) Strong knowledge of early childhood special education best practices Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality Successful completion of background check, fingerprinting, and reference checks Reports To Special Education Director Assistant Special Education Director Consults with Special Education PreK...

Job Description RSU #23 Jameson Elementary School Anticipated Special Education Teacher, grades PreK-2 Full-time Located a ½ mile from the Atlantic Ocean and 15 minutes from Portland, RSU 23 is a 700 student, three-school district seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team. You will work with a team of providers at Jameson Elementary School to implement programming for students with intensive needs, primarily served in the special education setting. This position is anticipated pending budget approval. The successful candidate should possess the following: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Citizenship, residency or work visa Maine Department of Education CHRC (Criminal History Record Check) https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting Maintains or is eligible for Maine Department of Education Teaching Certificate (286 or 282 PreK and K-8 ) QUALIFICATIONS / JOB SUMMARY: Conduct academic evaluations and classroom observations Fulfill case management duties,...

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Teacher (Co-Taught) - Pre-K Class at PATHS POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a passionate, caring, and competent educator for the Pre-K classroom at PATHS. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of evidence-based early childhood pedagogy and curriculum, as well as the Maine Early Learning Development Standards. We seek candidates who have a passion for working with young children and bring an equity-oriented approach to their instruction. The successful teacher will establish appropriate developmental expectations, recognizing that varied support to meet expectations and standards must be provided within a cohesive, nurturing, and joyful early learning environment. The ideal teacher will be committed to Portland Public Schools' equity focus, and have experience working with diverse populations. We seek a collaborative teammate who is open to giving and receiving feedback in service of the shared goals of the...

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Teacher - Ocean Avenue Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a passionate, caring, and competent educator for the Pre-K classroom at Ocean Avenue Elementary. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of evidence-based early childhood pedagogy and curriculum, as well as the Maine Early Learning Development Standards. We seek candidates who have a passion for working with young children and bring an equity-oriented approach to their instruction. The successful teacher will establish appropriate developmental expectations, recognizing that varied support to meet expectations and standards must be provided within a cohesive, nurturing, and joyful early learning environment. The ideal teacher will be committed to Portland Public Schools' equity focus, and have experience working with diverse populations. We seek a collaborative teammate who is open to giving and receiving feedback in service of the shared goals of...

Job Description REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, Maine 04087 ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL - SHAPLEIGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINE: until a suitable candidate is found. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must submit the following as part of their application for consideration: Completion of the online administrative application; Cover letter; Current resume; Official college transcripts; Three letters of reference; JOB DESCRIPTION: Shapleigh Elementary School seeks a highly skilled and experienced school administrator to lead its student-centered elementary school; serving students in grades PreK-5. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and innovative educational leader with excellent communication skills, the ability to build consensus, an engaging personality, and a love of learning. Shapleigh Elementary School is a safe, respectful, and responsible community. We focus on the whole child...

Job Description Welcome to Maine School Administrative District #75 Serving Maine's Midcoast communities of Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell, and Topsham, MSAD 75 is home to over 2,350 students and more than 600 faculty and staff members. MSAD 75 is seeking a School Nurse to join our vibrant educational community. Together, we can inspire the next generation of learners and leaders. Job Goal(s): Strengthen and facilitate the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children. Help prevent illness and disability through the early detection and correction of behaviors related to health problems. The District remains committed to placing School Nurses where they can most effectively support our students. Specific assignments and locations may be shifted based on student needs around the District. Qualifications: Valid State of Maine Registered Professional Nurse License required Valid State of Maine Department of Education School Nurse...

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Special Education Co-Teacher - Pre-K Classroom at PATHS POSITION OVERVIEW: The Pre-K Special Education Co-Teacher provides specially designed instruction and supports within inclusive early childhood classrooms for preschool-aged children with disabilities. Working in partnership with general education preschool teachers, the Co-Teacher shares responsibility for planning, delivering, and assessing instruction to ensure all students can access and participate meaningfully in the curriculum and classroom community. The Co-Teacher collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, including related service providers and families, to implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), monitor student progress, and provide instructional supports that promote student growth across developmental domains. The position fosters inclusive practices and utilizes co-teaching strategies to support children with and without disabilities in learning together...

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Special Education Teacher, Special Purpose - Multiple Openings, 26-27 SY POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks skilled, compassionate, and highly structured Special Education Teachers to lead Special Purpose Pre-K classrooms serving students whose Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) require a more intensive, specialized setting. These classrooms are designed to provide intensive, individualized support within a low student-to-staff ratio environment, addressing the developmental, behavioral, communication, and learning needs of young children with disabilities. In this role, the teacher is responsible for designing and implementing individualized and group instruction that address goals listed on student's Individual Education Programs (IEP's), creating a structured and predictable classroom environment, and leading a team of Education Technicians. This role also serves as the primary point person and first line of support...

Job Description Come work a half mile from the ocean and make a real difference in kids' lives. Jameson Elementary is a tight-knit PreK2 school of 165 students nestled along the coast of southern Maine: 15 minutes from Portland, and steps from the Atlantic Ocean. We're looking for a dynamic, relationship-driven Dean of Students who believes every child deserves a champion in their corner. This is more than a behavior management role. It's a launching pad. If you've got your eye on school administration, this position gives you hands-on experience alongside a supportive leadership team, and a front-row seat to one of the most impactful careers in the world. Why This Role? You'll be a key connector between: students, families, teachers, and support staff, helping our youngest learners build the habits, skills, and confidence they need to thrive. No two days look alike, and that's exactly the point. And the momentum is real: academic test scores are on the rise, student...

Job Description Position Title: Pre K Ed Tech II Location: Mitchell School Reports To: Kendra Downs - Principal Position Start Date: August 26, 2026 Required Certification: Ed Tech II certification (or certifiable in the State of Maine) Application Deadline: As soon as qualified candidate is found The Kittery School District is currently seeking a full-time Pre K Ed Tech II at Mitchell School. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working with early childhood students (Pre K-3). The candidate will be assisting and supporting the classroom teachers in creating a warm and caring environment for young children, implementing a researched based preschool curriculum, administering developmentally appropriate activities for their students and keeping confidential and accurate student records. Other essential duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, supervising indoor and outdoor...

Job Description TITLE: Pre-K Educational Technician III - Multiple Openings at Talbot Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks dedicated Educational Technician III's for the Pre-K program at Talbot Community School (multiple openings available). A successful candidate will demonstrate experience with and knowledge of early childhood curriculum, developmentally appropriate practice, and classroom management. They will support the classroom teacher in building student school readiness by helping to create a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment. Working knowledge of the Maine Early Learning Development Standards, Pre-K for ME curricula, and Teaching Strategies Gold is preferred. A successful candidate will have a passion for working with young children, bring an equity-oriented approach to their instruction, and will hold all students to high expectations, recognizing that some may need more support to meet those expectations....

Job Description TITLE: Make It Happen Site Coordinator (1 Year Only) - Lincoln Middle School POSITION OVERVIEW: The Make it Happen Site Coordinator is one of the positions under Portland Public Schools' Youth Development Program. Make It Happen is an academic support and college readiness program operated by the Multilingual and Multicultural Center at the secondary level to help language minority students develop competitive academic profiles, prepare for high school success, and secure college admission and financial aid. The Site Coordinator will become an integral part of school culture and work closely with staff, students, and volunteers. This position aligns with the academic school year, with an additional 20 work days expected throughout the summer. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee operation of academic support programming in the Make It Happen Academic Center Manage volunteer academic tutors and partners Recruit and engage target multilingual students...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Beach Program (ASD) Multiple Openings at Presumpscot Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks multiple dedicated Special Education Ed Tech III's / Behavioral Health Professionals to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other neurodevelopmental disabilities as part of the Beach Program at Presumpscot Elementary School. With the supervision of the Director of Specialized Programs and School Principal, the Ed Tech / BHP assists the Special Education Teacher by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning, positive behavioral interventions and safety. Responsibilities involve working with students with behavioral and neurodevelopmental disabilities, individually and in small groups to assess performance, reinforcing instruction, motivating learning, assisting with classroom management, data tracking, Mainecare billing documentation, and non-instructional duties....

Job Description TITLE: Elementary ESOL Teacher - Reiche Community School POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools seeks a skilled ESOL Teacher to join the team at Reiche Community School. ESOL Teachers in Portland Public Schools are expected to: Provide and support rigorous and appropriate English language instruction aligned with the WIDA English Language Proficiency & Standards and the Common Core to meet grade level expectations for MLs/DLLs, including newcomers Collaborate with general education teachers to enhance acquisition of English in all language domains necessary to participate and make progress in general education content classes Provide on-going staff development on language acquisition, acculturation, sheltered instruction, and effective practices in teaching MLs/DLLs Use school and student level data to inform instruction and programming supports for MLs/DLLs Be culturally responsive and effective communicators with students, parents and...

Job Description TITLE: Elementary Special Education Teacher, K-2 Resource Room - Rowe Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator for our K-2 Resource Room at Amanda C. Rowe Elementary School. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing the delivery of services in students' Individual Education Plans and providing specialized instruction to ensure that each student progresses in meeting IEP goals. Applicant should have a strong working knowledge and experience in PBIS or similar frameworks that support students' social/emotional growth. The ability to relate positively to students, parents, and staff is essential to this position. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide evidence-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) to ensure that each student progresses in meeting the district's learning benchmarks Serve as case manager and oversee each...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Teacher, Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support, 3-5 (Breathe Program) Rowe Elementary 26-27 SY POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Educator for our Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support Program (a.k.a. "Breathe") at Rowe Elementary School. The Special Education Teacher works with students in both the mainstream and Special Education setting, and collaborates with the Program Social Worker to determine optimal programming for students. The teacher is responsible for overseeing the delivery of services in students' Individual Education Plans and providing specialized instruction to ensure that each student progresses in meeting IEP goals. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide evidence-based specially designed instruction to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) to ensure that each student progresses in meeting the district's learning benchmarks Serve as case manager for...

Job Description TITLE: Make It Happen Site Coordinator - King Middle School POSITION OVERVIEW: The Make it Happen Site Coordinator is one of the positions under Portland Public Schools' Youth Development Program. Make It Happen is an academic support and college readiness program operated by the Multilingual and Multicultural Center at the secondary level to help language minority students develop competitive academic profiles, prepare for high school success, and secure college admission and financial aid. The Site Coordinator will become an integral part of school culture and work closely with staff, students, and volunteers. This position aligns with the academic school year, with an additional 20 work days expected throughout the summer. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee operation of academic support programming in the Make It Happen Academic Center Manage volunteer academic tutors and partners Recruit and engage target multilingual students and monitor...

Job Description TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Beach Program (Self-Contained ASD) Multiple Openings at Ocean Ave Elementary POSITION OVERVIEW: Portland Public Schools dedicated Special Education Ed Tech III / Behavioral Health Professional to support students in our Beach Program at Ocean Avenue Elementary School. With the supervision of the Director of Specialized Programs and School Principal, the Ed Tech / BHP assists the Special Education Teacher by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning, positive behavioral interventions and safety. Responsibilities involve working with students with behavioral and neuro-developmental disabilities, individually and in small groups to assess performance, reinforcing instruction, motivating learning, assisting with classroom management, data tracking, Mainecare billing documentation, and non-instructional duties. ** Multiple openings available. ** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides specially...