Camden Hills Regional High School

Principal
Full-time with Benefits
July 1, 2026 Opening

About Camden Hills Regional High School

Camden Hills Regional High School, a state-of-the-art energy efficient facility that includes a wind turbine and solar panels, serves 710 students in grades 9 � 12 from primarily six surrounding towns. The school offers an incredibly expansive array of educational experiences for students and is dedicated to hiring and retaining a high-quality, diverse staff.

Position Summary

We are seeking a vibrant and experienced leader with a proven record of successful building level leadership who can balance school traditions with a vision for the future. We want a leader who has the energy and courage to lead in a time of rapid change. In addition, the ideal candidate has sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills, a naturally collaborative style, and is a servant leader with poise, humility, and vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a �culture of learning' and trust for all members of the school community.
• Provide leadership in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of instruction, curriculum, and assessment.
• Encourage and provide opportunities for staff to review current research, collaborate on educational issues and to challenge the status quo.
• Recognize, encourage, and celebrate excellence in staff and students.
• Promote a climate, culture, and attitudes that are consistent with the district's educational philosophy.
• Cultivate reliable methods that support effective, two-way communication and improved public relations.
• Assume a leadership role in plan development and communicating short- and long-term goals, while providing support for achievement of those goals.
• Mentor, supervise, evaluate, assist, and provide professional feedback on job performance of staff.
• Effectively manage spending, budgeting, and financial accountability systems, finding innovative ways to provide services and support programs.

Qualifications/Skills

• Successful teaching experience at the high school level.
• Ability to think creatively and innovate to reinforce the district's mission, vision, and values.
• Positive attitude and ability to serve as a role model in collaborating to create a productive, dynamic, and professional learning environment.
• Effective listening skills.

Requirements

• Background check, including fingerprinting
• Maine Department of Education Building Administrator (040) certification required.
• Master's Degree with course work in Educational Administration in secondary education.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a high school principal.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance (including Vision)
• Dental Insurance (100% Employee paid)
• 15 Sick Days
• 3 Personal Days
• 25 Non-Contract Days Annually
• 13 Paid Holidays
• FSA
• Eligible to contribute to a 403(b) retirement plan, with up to 4% match

About Five Town Community School District

The Five Town CSD is an exceptional school district located in a scenic coastal community and provides one of the highest salary and benefits packages for teachers in the state of Maine. As a district, we are committed to equity, excellence, the environment, and forward thinking. Our goal is to foster intellectual and creative excellence while building strong character. We highly value our sense of place and surroundings which boast mountains, lakes, rivers, a ski hill, and the ocean.

Application deadline is May 15, 2026.

Five Town CSD
22 Knowlton Street
Camden, ME  04843
Phone: (207)236-3358
Fax: (207)236-7810

EOE

Please Note:  Only complete and submitted Applitrack Applications will be reviewed for interview consideration.  A complete application must consist of the Applitrack Application, cover letter & resume, copy of transcripts & certification (when applicable), and names/contact information for three current references.