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Fryeburg Academy, located in Maine, is a private boarding and day school serving grades 9-12, and a Post-Graduate year. We invite you to explore our site and learn how students from around the globe find their place in the world through our exceptional academic, art, and athletic programs.
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Employment

Required: A strong belief in independent education, and in particular, the mission of Fryeburg Academy.

Employment at the Academy is for those who will join us in striving to create a supportive school environment that promotes respect, tolerance, and cooperation, and working towards preparing students for responsible citizenship. We seek capable, well-qualified employees who will work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining high professional standards.
 
Position Opening: Mathematics Teacher

Fryeburg Academy, a 575-student day and boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks an innovative Mathematics teacher beginning September 2020.  This full-time position involves teaching five math classes. Candidates must be proficient in math.  The job will include instruction in geometry and all levels of algebra. 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, including some who are in need of remediation.
 
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 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 subject matter
  • Understanding of how students learn and 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 8-12 students for their four years of high school.
 
Qualifying Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

Interested candidates should submit an application, letter of interest, résumé, college transcripts, and three references to Judy Heininger, Executive Assistant to the Head of School (jheininger@fryeburgacademy.org).

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

Fryeburg Academy, a 575-student day-and-boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks a Choral Director who prizes hard work and professionalism to assume duties in September 2020. The successful candidate will have experience as a secondary school choral director (who is also comfortable teaching theater classes) and a demonstrated ability to work with students of diverse abilities and backgrounds. A key aspect of this role is a commitment to offering extracurricular opportunities in music. 

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions:
  • A strong belief in independent education, and particularly the mission of Fryeburg Academy
  • The ability to work with novice to advanced musicians
  • Outstanding knowledge of subject matter including piano accompanying skills
  • 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
  • Understanding of how students learn and best pedagogical practices in the instruction of music
  • 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 8-12 students for their four years of high school.
Qualifying Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in music performance or education required; master’s degree preferred.

Interested candidates should submit an application, letter of interest, résumé, college transcripts, and three references to Judy Heininger, Executive Assistant to the Head of School (jheininger@fryeburgacademy.org).

All Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to Maine Dept. of Education Criminal History Record Check.
Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
Position Opening: Special Education Teacher
Fryeburg Academy, a 575-student day and boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks an innovative Special Education teacher beginning September 2020.  This full-time position involves meeting the academic and social/emotional needs for a caseload of identified special education students as a member of each student's wrap around team. The candidate will be highly organized, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the ability to provide effective, specialized instruction.

Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and developed, varied strategies for teaching special education students.  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
  • Comfortable in teaching English, Math, and/or History
  • Ability to establish positive, supportive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Ability to collaborativelywrite quality IEPs in a timely manner, including data-driven, observable, and measurable goals
  • Skilled in planning and delivering differentiated instruction and assessment to meet students’ IEP goals
  • Skilled in connecting and building relationships with students
  • Demonstrated, pro-active skills in communication and problem-solving 
  • Detail orientation and developed organizational habits
  • Excellent communication 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
  • 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; MDOE 282 certification or eligibility for Maine certification; if not certified in Maine
Interested candidates should submit an application, letter of interest, résumé, college transcripts, and three references to Judy Heininger, Executive Assistant to the Head of School (jheininger@fryeburgacademy.org).

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


Fryeburg Academy

FRYEBURG ACADEMY
745 Main Street
Fryeburg, ME 04037
p. (207) 935-2001      
f.  (207) 935-5013      
admissions@fryeburgacademy.org
Fryeburg Academy is an independent boarding and day school, serving grades 9-12 and postgraduate. We invite you to explore our site and learn how students from around the globe find their place in the world through our exceptional academic, art, and athletic programs.