teach in maine
Maine is committed to lifting up and supporting teachers in Maine! Come learn why we love living and teaching in Maine.
Why teach in maine?
why teach in maine?
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become a maine educator
pathways to certification
pathways to certification
pathway 1:
Approved Teacher Prep Program: Applications received from graduates of an educator preparation program which has been state-approved in your intended certification area
Helpful Tip: Review your official transcript to see if there is a note regarding the approved program you completed. If you do not see anything on the transcript regarding this, please submit an approved program verification form completed by the college. The form can be found on the Forms & Resources page.
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pathway 2:
Transcript Analysis: This pathway is the most flexible option for those entering the education field. Our specialists will compare your particular education and experience with the requirements for the Maine certification you are seeking.
Helpful Tip: Please be sure to submit all relevant documentation with your application. This includes a copy of your resume, official transcript(s), any current certification(s), and any praxis scores you have received.
pathway 3:
Out of State Applicant: For teaching areas on Maine’s shortage list, individuals may receive a reciprocal professional certificate if they hold a comparable certificate from outside of Maine.
Helpful Tips: Please be sure to submit all relevant documentation with your application. This includes a copy of your resume, official transcript(s), any current certification(s), and any praxis scores you have received. A background check must be completed in order to issue. Please visit the fingerprint page for more information.
talk to a maine educator
talk to a maine educator
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About this project
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The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and Live and Work in Maine have partnered together on the Live Teach Maine campaign, a national effort to attract educators to the state and elevate Maine educators.
“We want the world to know that Maine is an amazing place to live and an extraordinary place to teach and this partnership provides Maine teachers a megaphone to reach people with that message. We’re a state that values and respects our educators, empowers our educators to innovate and take risks to support their students, and takes a whole student approach to teaching and learning. If you’ve ever thought of teaching and living in Maine, our staff are a phone call away from helping you start your journey and our communities would love to have you,” said Education Commissioner Pender Makin.
This partnership builds on the Maine DOE’s wide-ranging efforts to recruit, retain, and support a vibrant educator workforce and leverages Live and Work in Maine’s knowledge and expertise as the state’s premier organization devoted to attracting and retaining Maine’s workforce.The campaign is being funded through federal emergency relief funds to build and sustain Maine’s educator workforce following the pandemic.
This campaign is in partnership between:
Live + Work in Maine (501c3 non-profit)
Maine Department of Education (State gov't)
