Part Time Language Teacher Grades 6

Part Time Language Teacher Grades 6 - 12

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching
• Date Posted: 7/3/2026

The Charles M. Sumner Learning Campus serves students in grades 6–12 in a supportive, close‑knit learning community. Located in Sullivan, Maine, just 15 minutes from Ellsworth and 45 minutes from Bar Harbor, our schools value strong relationships, high expectations, and meaningful learning experiences for every student.

The Middle and High School World Language Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons that develop students' communication skills and appreciation for diverse cultures. The successful candidate will foster an inclusive classroom where students build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the target language.

This teacher will collaborate with colleagues across grade levels and departments to support student learning and contribute to a positive school culture. Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills are essential.

• Plan and deliver engaging World Language instruction aligned with Maine Learning Results and district curriculum.
• Create a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages active participation and language acquisition.
• Develop lessons that integrate speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural understanding.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of middle and high school learners.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and technology to promote student engagement.
• Assess student learning through formative and summative assessments and use data to guide instruction.
• Maintain organized lesson plans, student records, and ongoing communication with students and families.
• Collaborate regularly with middle school and high school faculty to support interdisciplinary learning and student success.
• Participate actively in Professional Learning Groups, department meetings, and school improvement initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with students and families through consistent communication and high expectations.
• Support and contribute to a school culture focused on belonging, accountability, and academic excellence.

• Valid Maine Department of Education World Language certification or eligibility for certification.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for working with adolescents in grades 6–12.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to creating an engaging and culturally responsive learning environment.

• Experience teaching multiple proficiency levels of a World Language.
• Familiarity with BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) and PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) frameworks.
• Experience integrating technology into language instruction.
• Experience collaborating across grade levels and departments.
• Experience using student data to inform instruction and promote student growth.

• Small-school setting where strong relationships are at the center of everything we do.
• Opportunity to teach and inspire students across both middle and high school.
• Collaborative staff committed to continuous improvement and student success.
• Supportive administration that values innovation and professional growth.

The successful candidate must hold, or be eligible for, a valid Maine Department of Education World Language Teacher certification. Candidates must also hold a current Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check.

Compensation is based upon experience and level of education.