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Business and Economics Teacher
Fryeburg Academy
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Posted: 13-Jan-26
Location: Fryeburg, Maine
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Math
Internal Number: 2608
Fryeburg Academy, a 700-student day and boarding high school located in Western Maine/the Mount Washington Valley, seeks an innovative Business and Economics teacher beginning in the fall of 2026. This full-time position involves teaching five classes during Semester I and Semester II as well as three classes during May Term. (The last three weeks of each school year are a stand-alone period called May Term in which teachers offer non-traditional classes focusing 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 a commitment to various roles.
Essential Job Functions
Teach AP Business with Personal Finance; teach college prep Economics; teach AP Macro and AP Micro (in alternating years)
Serve as an advisor for a group of 10 -14 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 business, economics, or 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 business- and economics-related courses.
Experience working with students outside the classroom (e.g., tutoring, coaching, working in a residential or camp setting or as an activity advisor) is a plus.
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 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.