JMG Specialist - Hiring for multiple sites

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 teaching positions at the following schools:

• Ridgeview Community School
• South Portland High School
• Portland High School
• Lisbon High School
• Sanford 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 the JMG Maine Career Exploration Model. 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.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Relationship Building and Student Mentorship
  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. 
• Teaching and Program Leadership
  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.
• Collaboration and Community Partnership Development
  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 Portland community.

Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree is required.

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

These positions will begin in July 2026

Compensation and Benefits:

• 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

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes: 

• 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.
  
   

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Founded in 1993, JMG partners with public education and private businesses to offer results-driven solutions to ensure all Maine students graduate, attain postsecondary credentials, and pursue meaningful careers. Serving more than 13,000 students each year, JMG offers on-ramps from 6th grade through age 24 through nearly 150 programs embedded in public schools, career and technical education centers, and on every campus in the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System. Please visit our website at JMG.org to learn more.

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.