Posted: 02-Jun-26
Location: Kents Hill, Maine
Type: Full Time
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Position Overview
At Kents Hill School, teachers are empowered to create innovative and engaging learning experiences that inspire students while grounding their practices in proven educational foundations. Our commitment to professional growth is unwavering: we provide personalized and meaningful professional learning opportunities that align with each educator's unique interests, expertise, and career aspirations. Our teachers are deeply committed to engaging in all aspects of our students' experience, beginning in the classroom and extending to extracurricular activities and residential life.
With a start date of August 15, 2026, we seek an enthusiastic and able educator who can teach a breadth of science courses. This position will join a strong Science Department with offerings including Forensics, Field Geology, and Astronomy in addition to the core curriculum of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science. You will become part of a team of educators striving to instill curiosity and love of learning in students while advancing the Kents Hill curriculum and their own teaching practices.
key responsibilities
- an educator who inspires a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation by sharing their passion for their subject with their students
- committed to developing in all Kents Hill students the kinds of sophisticated problem-solving and critical-thinking strategies needed for success beyond secondary education
- able to authentically engage learners in problems that extend beyond the walls of the classroom
- culturally competent with skills for engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- passionate about the pursuit of their own personal growth through professional development
- enthusiastic about contributing to a shared culture of high expectations and continuous growth– for students, colleagues, and yourself
- committed to the boarding school student experience and excited to engage with students both inside and outside of the classroom. Typically, this includes:
- residing in campus housing and engaging in all facets of residential life
- advising a group of students
- involvement in afternoon and extracurricular activities
QUALIFICATIONS and skills
- experience teaching Biology, Chemistry, and/or Environmental Science at all levels, in a high school setting
- excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
- the ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and external partners
How To Apply
Please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to teachingapplications@kentshill.org with the subject line "Science Teacher".
Kents Hill School is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
