Work at MOXIE!

Associate Teacher: English Language Arts (Grades 6-12)

Reports to: Chief of Teaching and Learning

Location: 123 Darling Ave, South Portland, Maine

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: 10 Months/School Year

MOXIE Public Schools is seeking an Associate Teacher in secondary English Language Arts. Dual certification is highly preferred.

As a MOXIE teacher, you’ll join a dynamic, equity-driven team creating a new kind of public school—one that combines rigorous, competency-based foundational instruction with real-world interdisciplinary projects and long-term advising relationships. You’ll work in an environment that honors both collaboration and clarity, with shared curriculum, strong systems, and an uncompromising focus on student growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Instruction & Student Learning

  • Deliver daily, high-quality instruction in ELA aligned to MOXIE’s standards and curriculum

  • Use data to identify learner needs and adapt instruction, supporting students’ mastery of academic competencies

  • Co-plan instruction and learning experiences aligned to shared curriculum with a multidisciplinary teaching team

  • Support interdisciplinary Learning Experience projects that integrate academic standards, durable skills, and real-world inquiry

  • Support students in developing and achieving individual learning goals through advisory and mentoring structures

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

  • Participate in daily planning and routine collaborative data cycles to assess student learning and plan interventions

  • Share ownership for student outcomes across subject areas and grade levels

  • Engage in professional learning aligned with inclusive, mastery-based, and project-based instructional practices

School Culture & Founding Work

  • Build deep relationships with students, families, and colleagues as a foundation for learning

  • Modeling MOXIE’s values and norms for all members of the community

  • Participate in recruitment, enrollment, and community engagement events

  • Contribute to the design and evolution of MOXIE’s learning model and school practices

Qualifications

Required

  • Active Maine certification in grades 6-12 (including 5-8 or 7-12) in English Language Arts

  • Demonstrated track record of supporting diverse learners to achieve academic growth

  • Strong collaboration and planning skills; comfort working in a team-teaching environment

  • Experience using data to inform instruction and drive action

  • Deep commitment to educational equity, student-centered practice, and results

  • Comfort operating in dynamic, evolving school environments

Preferred

  • Dual certification in core subject area and Special Education or Multilingual Learners (ESOL/ESL)

  • Experience with:

    • Competency-based learning and assessment

    • Inclusive and trauma-informed teaching practices

    • Advisory systems or long-term student mentoring

    • Founding or reimagining school models

What You’ll Get at MOXIE

  • Competitive salary and full benefits. The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $56,000. Please see our educator salary framework for more information.

  • Planning and collaboration time built into the daily schedule

  • Professional growth through coaching, co-planning, and learning in inclusive and innovative practice

  • A powerful mission and role in building a better future for Maine learners

What We Expect from You

  • Alignment with MOXIE’s mission and six core values: Know Yourself, Show Courage, Stay Curious, Do Your Part, Build What Matters, and Lift Others Up.

  • Ownership for student results across academics, confidence, and purpose

  • Willingness to co-create and continuously improve a new public school model

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via this form.

MOXIE Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in education. MOXIE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
MOXIE is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at info@moxiepublicschools.me.