Employment

Purpose:

Fryeburg Academy, a 700-student day and boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, has openings for custodial staff positions. Responsibilities include performing custodial maintenance duties, including dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, and cleaning and restocking restrooms. We are seeking individuals who enjoy working in a campus setting and take pride in making our school a positive representation of our commitment to our students, staff, and community. The openings available are part-time  (up to 30-hours/wk) with a potential for full-time for the ideal candidate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs general, routine custodial duties, including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance on custodial equipment and supplies.
• Empties trash receptacles, disposes of trash into dumpsters
• Reports needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels; 
• For positions within on-campus residence halls, acts in a respectful, responsible, and professional manner when interacting with resident students
• Participates in deep cleaning when a dorm room/apartment, or classroom undergoes turnover.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Secures the facility, ensuring the building is locked/unlocked as required
• Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
• Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements, including deep cleaning of facilities in the summer months and during school break(s).
• May assist with or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar duties.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions:

• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies
• Maintains a friendly, efficient, positive guest service demeanor towards guests, clients, and co-workers

Qualifying Experience:

• Custodial experience preferred; no previous experience required

• 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 Equal Opportunity Employer

Purpose

Fryeburg Academy, a 700-student day and boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks an individual to join its Dining Hall Team who prizes hard work and professionalism and who seeks a rewarding career in our newly renovated dining hall. This position involves working alongside the Food Service Director and other kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will interact with students and staff, so an outgoing, 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions

• Ability to work fast and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain a high level of quality and be aware of any allergens in food to inform guests.
• Must be ServSafe certified, have a clean appearance, and a positive, friendly demeanor
• Have excellent time management skills and the ability to stay on task
• Uphold a sense of urgency while maintaining a calm and polite demeanor toward others
• Be willing to help in the dish room if needed
• Maintain a clean work station and appearance
• Perform preparation duties such as rinsing, peeling, slicing, and dicing fruit and vegetables
• Possess knowledge of and adherence to sanitation and safety regulations, including correct serving temperatures and portion control
• All other duties as assigned

Additional Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended hours and be able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to prioritize in a school setting
• Professionalism and positive interpersonal skills
• The opening available is part-time (up to 30-hours/wk) with a potential of full-time for the ideal candidate.
• Daytime hours, Monday through Friday

Qualifying Education and Experience

• Experience in a professional kitchen is a plus, but not required.
• High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
• 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 Equal Opportunity Employer 

Fryeburg Academy, a 700-student day and boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks part-time drivers to begin employment immediately.

Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions:

•  Use school vehicles to provide transportation to Fryeburg Academy students for trips and travel, as needed
• Arrive on schedule
• Maintain a polite and professional demeanor at all times

Qualifying Education and Experience:

• Valid Driver's License
•  Clean driving record
•  Availability to take night and weekend trips when needed

• 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.

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 

Fryeburg Academy, a 700-student day and boarding high school located in Western Maine/the Mount Washington Valley, seeks an innovative Chemistry teacher beginning in the fall of 2026. This anticipated full-time position involves teaching five classes during Semesters I and II and three 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, both in and out of the classroom, and who are committed to strengthening its community through diverse roles.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach Chemistry at both the honors and college-prep levels
• 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 science or education is required.
• A degree in Chemistry or a physical science is preferred; a master’s degree is also preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and developed, varied strategies for teaching Chemistry
• Preference will also be given to candidates who can teach other science subjects as needed.
• 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 Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to the Maine Dept of Education Criminal History Record Check.  The successful candidate will also undergo a background check conducted by the Academy’s chosen provider.

Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fryeburg Academy, a 700-student day and boarding high school located in Western Maine/the Mount Washington Valley, seeks an innovative ESOL teacher beginning in the fall of 2026. This position is part-time, but may be made full-time for a candidate who can also teach Spanish or mainstream English. The position involves teaching during Semesters I and II, as well as during the 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, both in and out of the classroom, and who are committed to strengthening its community through diverse roles.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach ESOL classes, beginning through advanced; potentially teach sheltered classes in science or history
• 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 and a TESOL certificate are required; a master’s degree in TESOL 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 Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to the Maine Dept of Education Criminal History Record Check.  The successful candidate will also undergo a background check conducted by the Academy’s chosen provider.

Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fryeburg Academy, a 700-student day and boarding high school located in Western Maine/the Mount Washington Valley, seeks an innovative Math teacher beginning in the fall of 2026. This full-time position involves teaching five classes in Semesters I and II, and three in 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, both in and out of the classroom, and who are committed to strengthening its community through diverse roles.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach mathematics courses, which may include remedial math, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry; these courses may be at the college prep or honors level, as well as for those who are not college-bound 

• 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 mathematics 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 math 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 Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to the Maine Dept of Education Criminal History Record Check.  The successful candidate will also undergo a background check conducted by the Academy’s chosen provider.

Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fryeburg Academy, a 700-student day-and-boarding high school located in Western Maine/the Mount Washington Valley, seeks a Special Education teacher beginning in the fall of 2026. This full-time position involves meeting the academic support needs for a caseload of students as a member of each student's wrap-around team.  The last three weeks of each school year are a stand-alone period called May Term, during which teachers offer non-traditional classes focused on experiential learning or on applying knowledge in new contexts; this teacher will also teach May Term classes.

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, both in and out of the classroom, and who wish to strengthen its community through a commitment to various roles.

Essential Job Functions

• Serve as case manager for 12-17 students who have been identified as students with disabilities requiring an IEP and Specially Designed Instruction
• 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
• Working knowledge of individually administered academic/achievement testing;  able to test, score, and write reports
• Experience using Orton-Gillingham or other systematic approaches to reading instruction and intervention
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining high professional standards
• Solid computer literacy skills
• Ability to establish positive, supportive relationships with students and parents
• Ability to collaborate with regular ed teachers
• Ability to write quality IEPs collaboratively and in a timely manner with data-driven, observable, and measurable goals
• Demonstrated proactive skills in problem-solving 
• Detail-oriented and developed organizational habits

Qualifying Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree; MDOE 282 certification or eligibility for Maine certification 
• 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 Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to the Maine Dept of Education Criminal History Record Check.  The successful candidate will also be subject to a background check by the Academy’s chosen provider.

Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fryeburg Academy, a 700-student day-and-boarding high school located in Western Maine/the Mount Washington Valley, seeks an art teacher beginning in the fall of 2026. This position may be full-time or part-time, and involves teaching up to five classes in both Semester I and Semester II. The last three weeks of each school year are a stand-alone period called May Term, during which teachers offer non-traditional classes focused on experiential learning or on applying knowledge in new contexts; this teacher will also teach May Term classes.  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, both in and out of the classroom, and who wish to strengthen its community through a commitment to various roles.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach introductory through advanced portfolio art courses, which may include sculpture and ceramics for applicants with these skills; possibly also to include AP Drawing 
• Serve as an advisor for a group of 10 -14 students (if full-time)
• Serve on a dorm team (if full-time)

Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions

• A strong belief in independent education, and particularly the mission of Fryeburg Academy
• Outstanding knowledge of art subject matter and techniques
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by a passion for the arts
• The ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a working studio environment and in a wide variety of media
• The ability to effectively instruct students with a range of skills and experience, from students new to art to those who hope to pursue a career in the visual arts
• Ability to work with students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures
• Interest in collaboration with other arts faculty members in the implementation of the interdisciplinary Arts Certificate Program
• The ability to contribute to the vision of the visual arts program, including curriculum, student skill development, and outcomes, and a variety of content and media
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining high professional standards
• Computer literacy skills

Qualifying Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in education or the visual arts field required; master’s degree preferred
• Art 6/9-12 teaching certification preferred but not required
• 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 Fryeburg Academy employees are subject to the Maine Dept of Education Criminal History Record Check.  The successful candidate will also be subject to a background check by the Academy’s chosen provider.

Fryeburg Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer