The Westbrook School Department is seeking a dynamic, caring and collaborative half-time Multilingual Teacher for our new Westbrook Public Pre-K Program, beginning the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will have, or be eligible for, Maine D.O.E Multilingual Certificate #660. Experience working with preschool aged children along with knowledge of the PreK for Me Curriculum is preferred.  

About the Position:

Westbrook's Multilingual Team is a highly skilled and compassionate group of respected educators who truly believe in the academic and social-emotional growth of each learner. Currently, 25% of our total student population in Westbrook is identified as Multilingual Learners (MLs), representing 42 birth countries and 28 different primary languages. In Westbrook, we embrace and celebrate this growing diversity. Joining Westbrook's ML Team means belonging to a team that is highly motivated, collaborative and incredibly student focused. 

With the new Westbrook Public Pre-K Program, we will continue to prioritize an inclusive model for our MLs. The half-time ML Pre-K Teacher will serve as a collaborative co-teacher within the general education preschool classroom, partnering closely with classroom teachers to design and deliver instruction that supports both language development and early childhood learning. The ML Pre-K Teacher will leverage their expertise in second language acquisition and early childhood best practices to scaffold instruction, differentiate learning experiences and promote meaningful access to the Pre-K curriculum for MLs. 

About the School:

As a small neighborhood school serving students PreK - 4th grade, Canal believes in working collaboratively with families and the community to support all our students.  Strong relationships within our school community and with community partnerships enable us to foster academic growth while supporting social, emotional and basic needs.  We customize our instructional practices to best support our population through the inclusion of Title 1, Multilingual, Special Education, Alternative Learning, Gifted and Talented and counseling services in our family atmosphere.  Through our work with PBIS and BARR we build on student assets and school pillars to cultivate and grow strong connections and caring relationships. Canal School encompasses a widely diverse and culturally rich student population that always has student needs as priority number one!

About the District: 

Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state, the Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce in order to grow as a culturally rich and equity focused school district. Our students are provided with a variety of opportunities to thrive in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, emotional, and cultural needs of all learners and embrace our identity as a whole child district. Our schools serve learners in PK-high school as well as Career and Technical Education and Adult Education. We nurture a collaborative working environment and a culture of continuous growth through supportive leadership, high expectations, and opportunities for professional learning. We also offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Together we fulfill our One Promise: The best education for all, for life. We invite you to join our team!

To Apply:

To apply for this position, please visit the employment page on our website to be directed to Frontline. All candidates must complete the online application and upload the following documents: resume, transcripts, proof of certification, CHRC and three current letters of reference. A review of applications will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

For more information, please contact Jessica Hamel, Assistant Director of Multilingual Programs, at (207) 823-1484 or [email protected]

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Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in Maine, Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce to support a vibrant, culturally rich and equity-focused school district.