Purpose

Fryeburg Academy, a 700-student day and boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks an innovative, student-centered Environmental Science teacher.  This part-time position begins in January and involves teaching two classes during Semester II.  The last three weeks of each school year are a stand-alone period called May Term, during which teachers offer non-traditional courses that focus on experiential learning or using knowledge in new contexts.  This position involves teaching one May Term class. 

Essential Job Functions

• Teach two sections of Environmental Science to college-bound students.
• Teach one May Term class.

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
• Interest in working with high school students in and out of the classroom
• Basic computer literacy skills

Qualifying Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in 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 science and experience with,  or willingness to learn about,  school-wide and state-wide science fairs.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in various educational settings.
• Experience working with students outside the classroom (e.g., tutoring, coaching, in a residential or camp setting, or as an activity advisor) is a plus.
• All Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to the Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Record Check.

Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer