OVERVIEW
The Maine School of Science & Mathematics, Maine's STEM magnet school and one of a small number of public boarding schools in the country, offers a challenging academic curriculum in a supportive residential setting. We attract a diverse group of passionate learners in grades 9-12 to our rural campus where students often claim that they have found a like-minded community where they can grow and thrive.

Residential instructors are an integral part of the School’s mission and are essential to the success of our residential program and student experience. Residential instructors work closely with the dean of students, residential life coordinator, and the faculty to intentionally foster a residential student experience that supports students and encourages their growth. We are seeking a full-time residential instructor to begin in the 2026-27 academic year (August 2026).

Essential Duties:

• Implements the School’s residential life program by serving a regular duty rotation consisting of four weeknights and two of three weekends (or equivalent). Duty consists of actively engaging with students, managing all student behaviors and incidents, running and participating in activities, and ensuring physical safety. 
• Implements the School's residential life curriculum to foster growth in students outside of the classroom.
• Implements the School’s student activities program as assigned.
• Implements the School’s intramural program as assigned.
• Implements the School’s health and physical education programs as assigned, including instructing one physical education activity.
• Completes regular duty reports when on duty.
• May help with transportation and activities at other times throughout the day.
• Communicates in a professional and timely manner with students, parents, and staff.
• Performs other duties in support of the School as assigned by the residential life coordinator or dean of students. 

Essential Skills:  

To be successful in this position you must be excited to engage and mentor high school aged students. You must also be able to function comfortably in a team environment and relate well to students, parents, and coworkers.  This position requires maturity, a calm demeanor, strong communication skills, and detail and organization skills. You must be passionate about living in a boarding setting and being a student advocate while maintaining accountability. MSSM believes that our residential program is an essential part of our student learning experience and you must be willing to actively participate in creating that experience and assume a growth mindset in all interactions with students.

Bachelor’s degree required and some experience in a residential setting with teens preferred. The normal work environment will vary greatly depending upon the tasks and needs of MSSM. Time will be spent at the School, driving, and at various meetings. The residential instructor is expected to participate in all required teacher meetings before the start and after the close of the school year.

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to employment@mssm.org.

About Maine School of Science and Mathematics

Founded in 1995 as Maine's only public STEM magnet school, the Maine School of Science and Mathematics serves students in grades 9-12 in a fully residential educational setting. MSSM creates a learning environment where curiosity meets challenge and talented students engage in substantive STEM learning.

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