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English Language Arts Teacher — Grades 9 & 10

Mt. Edgecumbe High School
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$52,733 - $87,213 yearly
Jul 16, 2026
Secondary Teacher Full time

MT. EDGECUMBE HIGH SCHOOL

Alaska Department of Education & Early Development  •  Sitka, Alaska

 

English Language Arts Teacher — Grades 9 & 10

Full-Time, Certificated Faculty Position • 2026–2027 School Year

About Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Mt. Edgecumbe High School (MEHS) is Alaska's only state-operated boarding high school, serving more than 400 students in grades 9–12 from over 100 communities statewide, including many Alaska Native villages. Located on Japonski Island in Sitka, MEHS combines a rigorous academic program with residential family-style dormitory living, career and technical pathways (including its noted maritime/SeaTech and CORE programs), Advanced Placement and University of Alaska Southeast dual-enrollment courses, and Indigenous and world language study. The school sends 75–90% of graduates on to college, military service, or career and technical training. Our mascot is the Brave, and our colors are cardinal and gold.

Position Summary

MEHS seeks a dedicated English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction for 9th and 10th grade students. In our residential setting, teachers serve as both classroom educators and mentors, supporting students academically and personally as they develop as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. This position reports to the Principal/Director of Instruction and begins with the 2026–2027 school year.

Key Responsibilities

•     Plan and deliver standards-based ELA instruction for grades 9 and 10, covering reading (literature and informational text), writing, speaking/listening, and language skills.

•     Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a diverse, multicultural, and multilingual student body, including English Language Learners.

•     Assess student progress through varied formative and summative measures; use data to inform instruction and support intervention/enrichment.

•     Foster a classroom culture that is culturally responsive and affirming of Alaska Native students and communities.

•     Collaborate with fellow teachers, dorm/residential life staff, counselors, and families to support the whole student in a boarding-school environment.

•     Incorporate technology, project-based learning, and real-world writing opportunities into curriculum.

•     Sponsor or support student activities, advisory periods, and/or extracurricular programs as needed.

•     Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress in compliance with school and state requirements.

•     Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and school-wide events, including some residential/evening duties typical of a boarding school setting.

Required Qualifications

•     Valid or eligible Alaska Teacher Certificate (Initial, Professional, or Out-of-State Professional) with a secondary English/Language Arts endorsement (grades 7–12).

•     Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in English, English Education, or a closely related field (Master's degree preferred).

•     Ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting per Alaska DEED requirements.

•     Strong classroom management skills and experience working with adolescents in grades 9–10.

•     Willingness to live and work in a remote, residential school community in Sitka, Alaska.

Preferred Qualifications

•     Experience teaching in a boarding school, residential, or rural/Alaska Native educational setting.

•     Experience with Advanced Placement English or dual-enrollment coursework.

•     Familiarity with Alaska Native cultures, languages, or rural Alaska communities.

•     Experience integrating culturally responsive pedagogy and project-based or place-based learning.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is placed on the Teachers' Education Association of Mt. Edgecumbe (TEAME) negotiated salary schedule and is commensurate with education and experience. The position includes a comprehensive state benefits package (health insurance, retirement through TRS, and paid leave). Additional relocation and/or Sitka cost-of-living considerations may apply. Final salary and benefit details will be confirmed at offer.

Mt. Edgecumbe High School is an equal opportunity employer. Alaska Native applicants and applicants with knowledge of rural Alaska and Alaska Native cultures are strongly encouraged to apply.

Accepting International Visa Applicants?

No

Start Date

Aug 13, 2026
About

Mt. Edgecumbe High School is a public boarding school operated by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED). Initially established in 1947 by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Mt. Edgecumbe High School provided Alaska Native students in grades 9-12 with the opportunity to acquire a traditional education that was unavailable in rural Alaska. Serving as many as 600 students at its largest, the school closed temporarily in 1983 as the Bureau of Indian Affairs reduced its role in Alaskan Education. In 1985, the school reopened under the governance of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. 

The central role of Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Alaskan education is to provide a broad range of academic and extra-curricular opportunities that are unavailable to students in isolated home schools and communities. Academic expectations are high, and students who attend are expected to enroll in higher education or other vocational training. The official governing body charged with oversight is the Alaska State Board of Education. 

Demographics: Typically, over 400 students from approximately 110 villages throughout Alaska attend Mt. Edgecumbe High School. Approximately 65% of the student body is female, and 35% is male. Alaska Native students comprise 80-95% of the student population, 6-10% are typically Caucasian, and we usually have a population that includes students of Asian, Hispanic, and African American descent. Between 60-80% of students in attendance generally meet federal guidelines for free & reduced lunches. Annually, between 75% and 90% of graduates are accepted into post-secondary institutions, the military, or career and technical education. 

Selection Criteria: Applicants must be Alaska residents of high school age who demonstrate a strong interest in learning and are capable of living successfully in a residential setting. The State Board of Education has established the following criteria for acceptance at Mt. Edgecumbe High School: availability of a high school program in the student's home community, any particular requirements (educational, emotional or family) that make the structured, residential setting provided at Mt. Edgecumbe High School advisable, degree to which the student is expected to benefit from the academic and social programs, the degree to which the student will bring background experiences, skills and abilities that will enhance the educational potential of the student body and academic performance as demonstrated by transcripts and test scores.

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