Alternative Education Classroom Assistant

SY 2026-2027

Fryeburg Academy, a 700-student day and boarding high school located in Western Maine/the Mount Washington Valley, seeks a classroom assistant for the Alternative School beginning in the fall of 2026. This hourly position involves teaching at The Pequawket Valley Alternative School (PVAS) at Fryeburg Academy, which is designed for 3rd and 4th year students who have been unsuccessful in the traditional school setting and whose strengths may not have been reflected in their past school performance.  The Alternative School provides these students personalized support and flexible blended learning models of instruction. 

Essential Job Functions

• Work as directed by the Alternative School teacher to support instruction of a group of 12-16 students
• Work school days from 7:45 to 1:45, though the potential exists for this to expand to full-time hours 

Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions

• A strong belief in independent education, and particularly the mission of Fryeburg Academy
• Ability to support an integrated curriculum focusing on the individual learning styles of the students and strongly focused on experiential education
• The ability to motivate, support, and challenge students who may not feel good about their past experiences in school
• The ability to support students with a range of skills, knowledge, and interests
• The ability to work with students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining high professional standards
• Computer literacy skills

Qualifying Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• All offers of employment are contingent on a cleared background check from the company of our choosing.
• All Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to and must hold a Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) Approval.
• Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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