Employment

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• Associate Head of School

  View our Associate Head of School listing here: http://bit.ly/3G2Ecia

• Chemistry Teacher (Anticipated 2023-2024 position)

  Fryeburg Academy, a 625-student day and boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks an innovative chemistry teacher beginning late August 2023. This full-time position involves teaching five classes of Chemistry including Honors-level and AP sections. Candidates must have a highly developed knowledge of chemistry, and be proficient in running chemistry labs. Knowledge of other science subjects is a plus. The successful candidate will demonstrate the enthusiastic ability to work with students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, and with a diverse range of academic interests and skills. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and developed, varied strategies for teaching chemistry. Fryeburg faculty have significant responsibilities connected with the school's boarding program and extracurricular offerings. The Academy is therefore looking for individuals who enjoy working with high school students both in and out of the classroom and who wish, through commitment to a variety of roles, to strengthen its community. Experience working with students outside of the classroom- tutoring, coaching, in a residential or camp setting, or as an activity advisor- is a plus.

  
  

  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
  • Ability and desire to innovate in the classroom
  • Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining high professional standards
  • A willingness to work with students of all backgrounds and abilities
  • Outstanding knowledge of chemistry subject matter
  • Understanding of how students learn and best pedagogical practices in chemistry
  • A desire to work with students both in and out of the classroom. In particular, a willingness to serve as an academic advisor for a group of 10-14 students for their four years of high school.

  Qualifying Education and Experience:

  Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
  
  

  TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit an application, letter of interest, résumé, college transcripts, and three references to Erin Wentworth, Human Resources Manager (ewentworth@fryeburgacademy.org).
  
  

  All Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Record Check. Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• English Teacher

  Fryeburg Academy, a 625-student day-and-boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks an English teacher who prizes hard work and professionalism to assume duties in September 2023. The successful candidate will have teaching experience and a demonstrated ability to work with students of diverse abilities and backgrounds. 

  
  

  Fryeburg faculty have significant responsibilities connected with the school's boarding program and extracurricular offerings. The Academy is therefore looking for individuals who enjoy working with high school students both in and out of the classroom and who wish, through commitment to a variety of roles, to strengthen its community. This full-time position involves serving on a supervisory dorm team. Experience working with students outside of the classroom- tutoring, coaching, in a residential setting, or as an activity advisor- is a plus.

  
  

  Κnowledge, 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
  • Ability and desire to innovate in the classroom
  • Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining high professional standards
  • A willingness to work with students of all backgrounds and abilities
  • Outstanding knowledge of subject matter
  • Understanding of how students learn and best pedagogical practices in the instruction of reading, writing, listening, and speaking
  • A desire to work with students both in and out of the classroom. In particular, a willingness to serve as an academic advisor for a group of 8-14 students for their four years of high school.

  Qualifying Education and Experience

  •  Bachelor’s degree required, with English or other humanities major; master’s degree preferred.

  
  

  All Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Record check. 

  
  

  Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  
  

  TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit the following documents in PDF format: application, letter of interest, résumé, college transcripts, and three references. Fryeburg Academy’s application can be accessed by either visiting the employment page of Fryeburg Academy’s website or by requesting one from the Business Office. Application documents can be emailed to Erin Wentworth, Human Resources Manager (ewentworth@fryeburgacademy.org).

• IT Support Technician

  Purpose

  Fryeburg Academy, a 590-student day and boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks an outstanding IT support technician who prizes hard work and professionalism and who seeks a rewarding career. This position involves working alongside the Technology Director and Database Administrator. The ideal candidate will interact with the students and staff as well, so an outgoing and friendly personality is a plus. The Fryeburg Academy community encompasses students and staff from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, and with a range of academic interests and skills. The ideal candidate will be energetic and eager to learn.

  
  

  Specific duties fall among the following essential functions of the job

  • Maintain/Ensure reliability of all Faculty, Staff and Student devices
  • Understanding of Microsoft Operating Systems
  • Understanding of Google Chrome OS
  • General understanding of Networks, Wired and Wireless Technology
  • Maintain/Ensure reliability of MFP, Large Copiers
  • Maintain essential classroom hardware
  • Maintain and Respond to all Technical Support issues via FA Ticket System
  • Serve as a cooperative, collaborative and innovative member of the Technology Department
  • Ability to work in a physical environment - requires walking distances, carrying and moving equipment around campus
  • Other Duties as assigned by Technology Director

  
  

  Qualifying Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Associate's degree preferred, but not required
  • 3-5 years office experience; school setting preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge in the use of technology, including databases, Excel, Google spreadsheets, and Acrobat Pro DC PDFs

  
  

  Κnowledge, Skills, Dispositions

  • Sound organizational abilities and practices
  • Professionalism and positive interpersonal skills 
  • Adherence to confidentiality

  All Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Record check. 

  
  

  Interested candidates should submit an application by either visiting the employment page of Fryeburg Academy’s website or by requesting one from the Fryeburg Academy Business Office. Applications can be emailed to Erin Wentworth, Human Resources Manager (ewentworth@fryeburgacademy.org) or delivered directly to Fryeburg Academy. 

  
  

  Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  
  

• Library Aide (Anticipated 2023-2024 position)

  Fryeburg Academy, a 625-student day and boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks a library aide beginning late August 2023. The library aide acts as assistant to the library director, carrying out all duties, tasks and responsibilities of the library’s daily functions, as well as long term projects. The hours for this  part-time position are 10am - 5pm, Monday -Thursday, and 10am-3pm on Friday.  

  
  

  Preference will be given to candidates with library coursework experience. A library science major would be ideal. 

  
  

  Κnowledge, Skills, Dispositions:

  • A strong belief in independent education, and particularly the mission of Fryeburg Academy
  • Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
  • Data maintenance and word processing competency
  • Ability to learn library procedures and standards
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 
  • A willingness to work with high school students of all backgrounds and abilities
  • A sense of humor and a creative streak are also handy

  
  

  Qualifying Education and Experience:

  •  Associate’s degree required; library science major preferred.

  
  

  All Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Record check. 

  
  

  Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  
  
  

  TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit an application, letter of interest, résumé, college transcripts, and three references. Fryeburg Academy’s application can be accessed by either visiting the employment page of Fryeburg Academy’s website or by requesting one from the Business Office. Application documents can be emailed to Erin Wentworth, Human Resources Manager (ewentworth@fryeburgacademy.org). 

• Mathematics teacher, w/ Finance (Anticipated 2023-2024 position)

  Fryeburg Academy, a 600-student day and boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks an innovative Mathematics teacher for the FY24 school year. This full-time position involves teaching five math classes. Candidates must be proficient in mathematical concepts, content, and skills. The job will include instruction in algebra, finance, and general math. The successful candidate will demonstrate the enthusiastic ability to work with students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, and with a diverse range of academic interests and skill levels. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and developed, varied strategies for teaching math.  Fryeburg faculty have significant responsibilities connected with the school's boarding program. The Academy is therefore looking for individuals who enjoy working with high school students both in and out of the classroom and who wish, through commitment to a variety of roles, to strengthen its community. Experience working with students outside of the classroom- tutoring, coaching, in a residential or camp setting, or as an activity advisor- is a plus. On-campus housing is available immediately.

  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
  • Ability and desire to innovate in the classroom
  • Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining high professional standards
  • A willingness to work with students of all backgrounds and abilities
  • Outstanding knowledge of subject matter
  • Understanding of how students learn and best pedagogical practices in mathematics
  • A desire to work with students both in and out of the classroom. In particular, a willingness to serve as an academic advisor for a group of 10-12 students for their four years of high school

  
  

  Qualifying Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred

  
  

  All Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Record Check

  Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  
  TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit an application, letter of interest, résumé, college transcripts, and three references to Erin Wentworth, Human Resources Manager (ewentworth@fryeburgacademy.org).

• Substitute Coordinator/Testing Coordinator (Anticipated 2023-2024 position)

  Purpose: Fryeburg Academy, a 625-student day and boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks a Substitute Coordinator/Testing Coordinator beginning late August 2023. This full-time position involves both coordinating substitute teachers and organizing school-based testing, including coordinating state tests and SAT/PSAT, and proctoring AP exams. Candidates must be highly organized and self-sufficient, and will demonstrate the enthusiastic ability to work with adults and students alike.

  
  Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions:

  • A strong belief in independent education, and particularly the mission of Fryeburg Academy
  • Outstanding organizational skills
  • The ability to effectively substitute teach on short notice
  • Excellent people skills
  • Developed ability to create, organize, and manipulate spreadsheets
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strong time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently

  
  

  Qualifying Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • All Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Record Check.

  Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
  

  TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit an application, letter of interest, résumé, college transcripts, and three references to Erin Wentworth, Human Resources Manager (ewentworth@fryeburgacademy.org).

• Therapeutic Counselor/School Social Worker (One Year Grant Funded Position)

  Immediate Opening:
  

  Fryeburg Academy, a 575-student day and boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks a part time to full time  therapeutic counselor/social worker to begin employment immediately. The therapeutic counselor at Fryeburg Academy provides students with learning, emotional, and behavioral support, as well as healthy self-management strategies. This person will assist in improving individual and overall mental health and well-being within the Fryeburg Academy community. This counselor will work with our residential and day student populations to provide social/emotional/behavioral strategies and supports; they will assist students and families to access community resources including Family Navigation and Outpatient Counseling Services as needed.
  
  

  This individual should possess strong interpersonal and communicative skills, understand and enjoy the diversity of needs and experiences inherent in the Academy’s student body, and demonstrate prior collaborative success on a team. The therapeutic counselor will work closely with school counselors and special services colleagues, grade-level deans, and other individuals charged with student wellness and academic concerns. This position will report to the Director of Health and Wellness.

  
  Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions:

  Direct Care

  • Provide clinical case management and regularly scheduled counseling sessions as needed for a caseload of residential and day students whose social/emotional/behavioral challenges impact their ability to access their education. 
  • Work directly with students in response to problematic situations, identifying causal issues, behavioral responses and their impact, and future choices.
  • Provide mental health assessment for individual students on an as-needed basis as determined by members of the Student Response or Residential Wellness Teams.
  • Provide “on call” counseling and support services to individuals experiencing severe emotional distress within the resident student population on a rotating schedule. Schedule to include nights and weekends.

  Collaboration

  • Take the lead on the development of support plans in collaboration with relevant members of faculty, staff and administration for a caseload of identified students in both the resident and day student populations.
  • Engage, collaborate, and communicate with family members and community providers as necessary to coordinate care aimed at school success.
  • Provide consultation as needed to teaching faculty and staff with regard to behavior management/response and trauma-informed environments
  • Serve as a member of mental health-related crisis intervention, threat assessment, and other teams/committees associated with student well-being.
  • Serve as co-chair of a weekly student response team meeting.
  • Collaborate with the Student Response Team, Residential Wellness Team to identify student concerns and interventions; collaborate with the Family Liaison to refer students to counselors, groups, and outside mental health supports.

  School-Wide Wellness

  • Facilitate occasional faculty/staff discussions and professional development related to social/emotional well-being and mental health updates/education.
  • Assist in the development and delivery of school-wide/grade-wide curriculum/lessons related to social emotional well-being.

  Qualifying Education and Experience:

  • Relevant graduate degree and/or licensure in mental health or social work; LCSW or LMHC- LMHC preferred
  • Experience in design and implementation of behavioral strategies and plans; prior employment within a school setting
  • Comprehensive understanding of adolescent development and family systems  
  • Familiarity with and experience implementing school-based strategies for student support
  • Cultural sensitivity and awareness
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Sound organizational abilities, including the ability to balance duties and timelines

  
  All Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Record check. 
  
  

  Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  
  
  TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit an application, letter of interest, résumé, college transcripts, and three references. Fryeburg Academy’s application can be accessed by either visiting the employment page of Fryeburg Academy’s website or by requesting one from the Business Office. Application documents can be emailed to Erin Wentworth, Human Resources Manager (ewentworth@fryeburgacademy.org).