English Teachers (2 Vacancies)
About Our School
Sanford High School is located in York County in southern Maine 45 minutes south of Portland, less than 2 hours north of Boston, and only 15 minutes from the ocean and the lakes region. We are very proud of our state-of-the-art, 360,000 square foot facility that intertwines High School and Vocational programming and includes a Performing Arts Center and athletic complex. Our school serves over 1,100 students in grades nine through twelve, with a growingly diverse student population that reflects our community. Sanford High School operates on a semester block schedule and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) and the Maine State Department of Education. Sanford High School's Program of Studies offers a comprehensive curriculum of approximately 150 courses and 25 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The diverse selection of courses, CTE programs, and a multitude of Advanced Placement course offerings provide our students with unique opportunities to explore various career options. Our mission is to cultivate students' potential through various career opportunities where students are empowered to find focus and direction in their learning experiences, in order to prosper and plan for life. Our goal is for every student to achieve their own version of success.
Position Overview
Sanford High School seeks a passionate and reflective English teacher to join its vibrant, collaborative English Department and dynamic learning community that is committed to student growth and academic excellence. The successful candidate will inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning through rich experiences in reading, writing, and communication. As a valued member of a professional team, they will contribute to a culture that celebrates inquiry, creativity, and shared responsibility for student success. This candidate will play an active role in shaping a curriculum that promotes knowledge, skills, character, relfection, and student voice. Through engaging, student-centered learning experiences that foster autonomy and ownership, the chosen candidate will bring to life the vision and goals of Maine's English Language Arts Standards.
Essential Functions
The ideal candidate will be:
- Inspired by a passion for teaching and a love of the content, creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences.
- Grounded in strong content expertise, delivering rigorous and relevant instruction in literature, writing, and communication.
- Dedicated to student-centered inquiry, encouraging student voice, choice, and agency in learning.
- Focused on skill development, helping students become problem solvers and critical thinkers prepared for challenges beyond secondary education.
- Committed to developing a vertically aligned curriculum grounded in knowledge, skills, character, reflection, and student voice.
- Engaged in collaborative planning and reflective dialogue with colleagues, demonstrating openness to feedback as a means of continuous professional growth.
- Contributing to a professional culture that supports instructional growth and student success.
- Grounded in real-world connections, designing lessons that resonate with students and inspire engagement beyond the classroom.
- Motivated by commitment to lifelong learning, actively engaging in professional development to enhance teaching practice.
Certification/License:
- Candidates must hold a valid Maine certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement in Secondary English.