The Physics teacher is a qualified, passionate, and innovative teacher with expertise in teaching the full range of a high school Physics curriculum with the opportunity to teach AP Physics. The teacher is crucial in fostering a student-driven community and learning environment characterized by resilience, respect, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging. Adolescents are empowered with agency, supported within a structured framework, and guided through mentorship to thrive and grow. As a faculty member, they work to advance Gould’s mission, vision, and values in a residential community. 

While individual responsibilities may vary, these serve as general guidelines: 

• Teaching: Faculty teach four classes per semester and provide timely and supportive feedback to students. 
• Community Life: Campus housing provides an important part of engaging in Gould’s student-centered community and residential life. Each faculty member is generally responsible for one weekend per month and one night per week of evening community duty.
• Advising: Faculty serve as guides and mentors for the student and family/guardian experience. The adviser is the primary connection between an advisee’s family/guardian and the school and supports 6-8 advisees. 
• Extracurricular Activities: Faculty are expected to participate in the school’s extracurricular activities for 2 of the three seasons (e.g. coaching, advising student clubs, and/or committee work).

• Experience teaching/tutoring Physics is preferred but not required 
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in content area preferred
• Commitment to a student-centered, experiential, process-based pedagogy 
• Commitment to working with adolescent students and adult colleagues in a boarding school environment
• Obtain CHRC certification from the Maine Department of Education
• Possess a valid driver’s license

About Sara Shifrin

Gould: Explore. Connect. Thrive. At Gould Academy, we believe education thrives at the intersection of academic excellence, experiential learning, and community engagement. Nestled at the edge of the White Mountains our 456-acre campus serves as a gateway to intellectual exploration, personal discovery, and. transformative experiences. Here, education is not transactional—it’s boldly transformational, driven by a shared commitment to kindness, courage, creativity, and curiosity. Our dedicated team of educators—deeply invested in fostering a supportive, inclusive environment—work closely with students to cultivate confidence, purpose, and empathy. At Gould, the classroom is just one chapter in a much larger story. Our mountain campus at Sunday River, access to the world-class Maine Mineral and Gem Museum, the National Forest lands that surround us, and partnerships with local organizations offer students opportunities to explore, connect, contribute, and grow in ways that extend far beyond campus boundaries. At Gould, we’re not just preparing students for diplomas—we’re preparing them to become thoughtful citizens, collaborative leaders, and lifelong learners ready ...to make a meaningful difference in their communities and beyond. If you’re passionate about joining a community where learn- ing extends into every corner of campus and every corner of life, we invite you to join the Husky Team.

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