JMG Educators

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Maine students? Join the JMG team and help shape the future for Maine youth!

JMG is looking to fill Specialist teaching positions at the following schools:

• Lisbon High School
• Westbrook High School
• Carrabec High School
• Dirigo High School
• Monmouth Academy
• Bangor High School

The Specialist leads the JMG program at their site, helping students develop and demonstrate essential competencies for career readiness and postsecondary success through the utilization of JMG’s competency-to-credential Framework. JMG classes are designed to equip Maine students with the skills, knowledge, and best practices they need to pursue their aspirations and thrive after high school. This is a rewarding, full‑time role for an individual who is dedicated, collaborative, and passionate about empowering students and working with school and community partners.

Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries. The role requires strong communication, active listening, empathy, and the ability to motivate and guide diverse learners toward academic, career, and personal success.

Strong classroom facilitation skills to deliver engaging, competency‑to‑credential based instruction, adapt teaching strategies to different learning needs, manage multiple responsibilities, and lead a student‑centered program.

Ability to work effectively with school staff, families, employers, and community partners to create career‑connected learning opportunities, advocate for students, and maintain a strong, positive presence for the program within the school and broader community.

A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Maine CHRC approval, or the ability to obtain it, is required.

The position will begin July 2026.

Salary: $43,750 per year, with additional performance‑based bonuses.

Paid Time Off: Includes school vacation weeks in December, February, and April, plus 15 additional vacation days.

Sick Leave: 3 weeks of sick time.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance options.
• 403(b) plan with employer match after two years of service.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Gym membership reimbursement and additional wellness benefits.

JMG does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.