High School English

JobID: 755

Position Type:
High School Teaching/English

Date Posted:
5/5/2026

Location:
Sumner Memorial High School

Join Sumner Memorial High School, nestled in picturesque Sullivan, Maine. Set amidst the serene beauty, our brand-new learning campus is emerging just a short 15-minute drive east of Ellsworth, the county seat, and a scenic 40 miles from bustling Bangor. Notably close to Bar Harbor and the stunning Acadia National Park, our Charles M. Sumner Learning Campus houses both Sumner Middle School and Sumner Memorial High School, fostering a community of approximately 480 students spanning grades 6 through 12. Our focus at Charles M. Sumner Learning Campus revolves around empowering students to navigate diverse environments and make impactful contributions to their communities, fostering an environment that champions challenge within a safe and respectful setting.

We are seeking a team oriented, energetic, and creative educator to teach English Language Arts at Sumner Memorial High School, starting with the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold or be able to obtain a Maine Teacher Certification with a current MDOE Criminal History Records Check. Pay is based upon experience and level of education.

In addition to the above, we are seeking someone who will create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of their students; guide the student learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and individual student growth; follow and adhere to district approved curriculum; work in harmony with individual, school-based as well as district approved goals; establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; assists the school administration in implementing all policies and rules; develop reasonable rules and expectations for classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order within the classroom in a fair and just manner; assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide feedback to help students grow and develop; evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports several times per school year; monitor students for possible educational disabilities, seeking assistance of school and district specialists as required; maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

Comprehensive benefit package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, pension and 403(b) plans, flexible spending accounts for medical and daycare expenses, direct deposit, and much more. Questions about this position can be directed to Sumner Memorial High School Principal, Amy Watson (awatson@rsu24.org). Applications can be found at www.rsu24.org (under employment).