High School English Teacher- Winslow Public Schools

High School English Teacher (Anticipated)

Location:

Winslow High School, Winslow, ME
Position Type:
Full-Time
August  School Year

Elevate the Voice of the Black Raiders! Winslow High School is seeking a creative, collaborative, literature-loving English Teacher to join our faculty. We are looking for an educator who doesn't just teach books, but inspires students to find their own voices through writing, critical analysis, and civil discourse.

As a member of our “Black Raider Family,” you will join a professional community that prioritizes teamwork, safety, and mutual respect.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a rigorous, standards-based curriculum that spans a variety of genres and time periods. We are looking for an innovator who can balance the classics with contemporary texts, ensuring that every student sees themselves reflected in the curriculum while being challenged to think globally.

• Literacy Instruction:
  Facilitate engaging lessons in literature, composition, and rhetoric that improve student reading comprehension and writing proficiency.
• Curriculum Integration:
  Develop and implement diverse unit plans that align with Maine’s Learning Results and Common Core standards.
• Writing Workshop:
  Lead students through the drafting, peer-editing, and revision process, fostering a “growth mindset” toward writing.
• Collaborative Growth:
  Participate in department meetings to analyze student data and refine instructional strategies.
• Civic Engagement:
  Encourage critical thinking and media literacy, helping students navigate and analyze information in a digital age.
• Student Connection:
  Actively participate in the school community through student advising and extracurricular involvement.

• Certification:
  State of Maine (100) 7-12 English/Language Arts Certification.
• Clearance:
  Current Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) certification.
• Instructional Skill:
  Proficiency in differentiated instruction to support students across a wide range of reading and writing levels.
• Technology:
  Ability to integrate educational technology (Google Workspace for Education, etc.) to enhance the learning experience.

• Community Focus: A professional environment that prides itself on colleague teamwork.
• Holistic Teaching:
  Opportunities to mentor and lead students in clubs, sports, and activities outside the traditional classroom.
• Supportive Leadership: A commitment to provide the tools and professional development you need to thrive.

Please submit the following materials to the Superintendent’s Office or email application packet to Brandy Huggins: bhuggins

• Letter of Interest
• Completed Winslow School Department Application
• Current Resume
• Three (3) Professional References
• Transcripts
• Maine Teaching Certification

Winslow Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and students.