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POSITION: Grade 6 Science Teacher (Waterville Junior High)
Waterville Public Schools is excited to invite an enthusiastic and student-centered educator to join our dynamic team as a Grade 6 Science Teacher at Waterville Junior High School starting in August 2025. We are looking for someone who is eager to foster curiosity, engage learners in hands-on scientific discovery, and collaborate with colleagues to support every student’s growth.
The successful candidate will work closely with a committed team of educators to support a strong academic foundation, while building a positive and inclusive classroom environment. At WJHS, we strive to ENGAGE, INSPIRE, and EMPOWER our students—and we’re looking for a team member who shares that mission.
Qualifications
Waterville Public Schools
25 Messalonskee Avenue
Waterville, Maine 04901
Applications are accepted until a qualified candidate is found.
Waterville Public Schools is excited to invite an enthusiastic and student-centered educator to join our dynamic team as a Grade 6 Science Teacher at Waterville Junior High School starting in August 2025. We are looking for someone who is eager to foster curiosity, engage learners in hands-on scientific discovery, and collaborate with colleagues to support every student’s growth.
The successful candidate will work closely with a committed team of educators to support a strong academic foundation, while building a positive and inclusive classroom environment. At WJHS, we strive to ENGAGE, INSPIRE, and EMPOWER our students—and we’re looking for a team member who shares that mission.
Qualifications
- Valid Maine Department of Education certification (Elementary Teacher, 020 or appropriate endorsement for middle-level science)
- Strong knowledge of science content and instructional best practices for middle school learners
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Willingness to collaborate with grade-level and content-area teams
- A passion for working with early adolescents in a supportive and inclusive school culture
- Teach science to Grade 6 students
- Foster inquiry-based learning through hands-on labs, discussions, and real-world connections.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including multilingual students and those with IEPs or 504 plans
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan, assess, and reflect on instruction.
- Maintain regular communication with families and staff regarding student progress and classroom activities
- Create a positive, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel safe and valued
- 2024-25 Salary Scale. 2025-2026 Salary Scale TBD
Waterville Public Schools
25 Messalonskee Avenue
Waterville, Maine 04901
Applications are accepted until a qualified candidate is found.
Salary : $43,497 - $90,935
