MOXIE Public Schools is seeking founding Core Lead Teachers in secondary English Language Arts, Mathematics, Special Education or ESOL/Multilingual Education to launch our first site in fall 2026. 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 or Math aligned to MOXIE’s standards and curriculum
- Use data to identify learner needs and adapt instruction, supporting students’ mastery of academic competencies
- Plan instruction and learning experiences aligned to shared curriculum with a multidisciplinary teaching team
- Co-lead interdisciplinary Learning Experience projects that integrate academic standards, durable skills, and real-world inquiry
- Manage and mentor instructional support staff (e.g. small-group educators, interventionists, tutors) working with students in your content area
- 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
- Serve as a visible school leader, modeling MOXIE’s values and norms
- 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 (or eligibility by July 2026) in grades 6-12 (including 5-8 or 7-12) in:
- 6–12 English Language Arts or
- 6–12 Mathematics or
- 6-12 Special Education or
- 6-12 Multilingual Learners (ESOL/ESL)
- 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
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
- Comfort operating in dynamic, evolving school environments
What You’ll Get at MOXIE
- Competitive salary and full benefits
- Sustainable teaching load with real 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
- Deep belief in and commitment to MOXIE’s four core design principles: Diversity. Sustainability. Relationships. Relevance.
- Ownership for student results across academics, confidence, and purpose
- Willingness to co-create and continuously improve a new public school model
