Purpose

Fryeburg Academy, a 700-student day and boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks an innovative, student-centered science teacher beginning in the fall of 2025.  This full-time position involves teaching five classes during Semester I and Semester II.  The last three weeks of each school year are a stand-alone period called May Term, during which teachers offer non-traditional courses that focus on experiential learning or using knowledge in new contexts.  

Fryeburg Academy faculty have responsibilities connected with the school's boarding program and extracurricular offerings.  The Academy seeks individuals who enjoy working with high school students in and out of the classroom and who wish to strengthen its community through commitment to various roles.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach Environmental Science and/or Biology (as assigned)
• Serve as an academic advisor for a group of 12-15 students 
• Serve on a dorm team

Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions

• A strong belief in independent education, and particularly the mission of Fryeburg Academy
• Ability to work with, encourage, and inspire students to seek continuous growth
• A willingness to work with students from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of abilities
• An understanding of how students learn
• Ability and desire to plan high-quality instruction, assess student learning, reflect on pedagogical effectiveness, and adjust approach as needed
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining high professional standards
• Basic computer literacy skills

Qualifying Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and developed, varied strategies for teaching science and experience with,  or willingness to learn about,  school-wide and state-wide science fairs.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in various educational settings.
• Experience working with students outside the classroom (e.g., tutoring, coaching, in a residential or camp setting, or as an activity advisor) is a plus.
• All Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Record Check.

Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit the following documents in PDF format: application, letter of interest, résumé, college transcripts, and three references. Fryeburg Academy’s application can be accessed by visiting the employment page of Fryeburg Academy’s website or requesting one from the Business Office. Application documents can be emailed to Erin Wentworth, Human Resources Manager (ewentworth@fryeburgacademy.org).

About Fryeburg Academy

Fryeburg Academy is an independent secondary school that serves a widely diverse population of local day students and boarding students from across the nation and around the world. The Academy believes that a strong school community provides the best conditions for learning and growth. Therefore, we strive to create a supportive school environment that promotes respect, tolerance, and cooperation, and prepares students for responsible citizenship. Within this context, the Academy’s challenging and comprehensive academic program, enriched by a varied co-curriculum, provides the knowledge and skills necessary for success in higher education and the workplace.

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