8th Grade Science Teacher; BHS at Biddeford and Dayton Schools & Southern Maine Administrative

Biddeford High School is seeking:

8th Grade Science Teacher

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Starts Fall 2025.

The high school serves grades 8‑12. Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the teacher will develop 8th‑grade students’ skills and competence in one or more fields of science, including general life science, earth science, biology, and physiology; develop students’ skill and abilities in scientific methods and problem solving, and enhance understanding of the application of science to practical problems.

The high school serves grades 8‑12. Staff and students are expected to embrace challenges and strive to attain excellence while exemplifying Tiger PRIDE:
Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in one or more fields of general science in accordance with the district curriculum for 8th‑grade students.
• Candidate must be certified in grades 7‑12.
• Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small‑group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for the subject area and translates plans into learning experiences, relevant sequential assignments, and time‑efficient instruction.
• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of science to everyday life, including research projects, demonstrations, experiments, and laboratory activities.

State Certification as a Science Teacher (Grades 7‑12) or as required for the position (395 or 350 preferred).

Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education.

Bachelor’s from an accredited college or university in education or a related discipline applicable to the teaching assignment.

Master’s Degree in a related area preferred.

• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of a wide range of science subject areas, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, physics, and other related areas (e.g., mathematics).
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.

• Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches
• Views of the Saco River to its west
• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
• Less than two hours north of Boston
• Home to a growing population of diverse residents
• Picturesque downtown
• Maine’s youngest city, with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown
• Thriving economy

The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district actively works to reflect the student body’s diversity in its workforce.

The School Department’s selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program.

Therefore, selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.

For this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person’s actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.

All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log‑in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment.

Biddeford Schools | Dayton School | Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative.