Top 29 Reading specialist Jobs in Maine

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- Full-time
- School experience
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- Teaching Certification
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- Monday to Friday
- Remote
- School experience
- Basic math
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Long-Term Substitute Pre-K Teacher
Portland Public Schools, Maine —Portland, ME
- $37.25 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
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Instructional Coach - Literacy and/or Math, PK-5
MSAD #11 —Gardiner, ME
- $44,276 - $82,808 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Bachelor of Science
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
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Learning Designer
UNITY ENVIRONMENTAL UNIVERSITY —New Gloucester, ME
- $50,000 - $65,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Research
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Personal Support Specialist
ANDROSCOGGIN HOME HEALTH SERVICES INC —Scarborough, ME
- $17.60 - $23.00 an hour
- Per diem
- No experience needed
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
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PSS Personal Support Specialist
Andwell Health Partners —Waterville, ME
- $17.60 - $21.76 an hour
- Per diem
- No experience needed
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
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Preschool Lead Teacher
Oak Woods Learning Academy —Berwick, ME
- $19 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Pre-K Teacher

Portland Public Schools, Maine -
Portland, ME

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Job Details

Full-time
13 days ago

Qualifications

Teaching Certification
Employee relationship building
Community relationship building
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

JobID: 5636

Position Type:
TEACHER-ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM/PRE-K

Date Posted:
8/11/2026

Location:
Pre-K

Date Available:
08/24/2026

Closing Date:
Open until filled

TITLE: Pre-K Teacher - PPS Community Partner Site (YFO)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Portland Public Schools is seeking a passionate, caring, and competent educator for the Pre-K classroom at PPS Community Partner Site (YFO). 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 school and the district. The Pre-K Teacher will report to and receive support from School Administrators and also receive support from the Director of Pre-K Programs.

Note: All Public PreK programs in Maine adhere to Maine Chapter 124 as their guidance document.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maximize intellectual, physical, social and emotional development for all students within a small, cohesive learning environment
Establish a warm, caring and inclusive community of young learners that is coupled with positive and developmentally appropriate classroom management practices
Plan learning experiences that are aligned to the Maine Early Learning Development Standards and are responsive to individual student needs
Successfully implement early numeracy and literacy instruction and assessment
Successfully implement differentiated instruction to develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the unique needs of all learners
Successfully integrate outdoor learning experiences across the curriculum.
Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with the partnering Pre-K and Kindergarten Co-Teacher that reflects respect, collaboration and professionalism
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, administrators, students, parents and community members that reflect recognition of and respect for each individual
Collaborate/create schedules with Ed Techs and other staff (music, library, art, PE) to support children and to ensure that there is always a ratio of 2:16.
Collaborate with English Language Learning (ESOL) specialists, Ed Techs, and Special Ed Ed Techs to ensure that lessons and the classroom environment are culturally and linguistically responsive and to ensure individual student plans are implemented appropriately
Collaborate with special educators, related support providers and Child Development Services to ensure IEP goals, accommodations and modifications are implemented appropriately
Participate in a community of professional learning with other PreK and Kindergarten teachers across Portland Public Schools
Actively contribute to and learn from colleagues within the school and across the school district
Attend school meetings, programs, activities and events outside the instructional day as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Strong equity orientation and an openness to personal reflection on deepening awareness of personal bias and being culturally responsive and respectful
A growth mindset: a sincere belief that all students can rise to high expectations, embracing a passion for differentiation in support of ensuring all students meet their goals
Strong relationship builder: ability to work effectively and respectfully with students, administrators, colleagues, families and community members
Team player: an openness and desire to collaborate with colleagues and administration, including sharing lessons, assessments, student work and data
Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging situations and/or amidst competing demands and priorities
Excellent oral and written communication
Digital competency with technology integration for learning, communication, data collection and analysis, and accessing online professional resources and learning opportunities

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of education from an accredited college or university
Experience working in Pre-K and/or Kindergarten classrooms preferred
Experience with Pre-K for ME and Teaching Strategies Gold preferred

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Maine State Teaching Certificate with one of the following (more info):
- Endorsement 081 (Early Childhood Education, 0-5)
- Endorsement 029 (Early Elementary, PK-3)
Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info) **
- **if you already have an active teacher certification, you do not need a separate CHRC as this clearance is tied to your teacher certification

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Assignment: Permanent
Reports to: Director of Pre-K
Contract: Part of PEA union (see 2025-2028 CBA here)
Salary: Based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA
Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

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