Job Description

Purpose

Fryeburg Academy, a 700 student day and boarding high school in Western Maine and the Mount Washington Valley, seeks individuals to join our team as substitute teachers.  Our substitute teachers work on an as needed, part-time basis to provide coverage during teacher absences. Whenever possible, our substitute coordinator will offer work opportunities to our substitutes in advance, however there will be occasions when we are seeking last minute coverage and will reach out in the early morning or evening hours. While we frequently need substitute coverage, we cannot guarantee an offer of daily work. The ideal candidate will interact with our students and staff, making an outgoing and friendly personality a plus. Substitute teachers should be prepared to work with students and staff from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, and with a range of academic interests and skills. 

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 to follow sub plans, as left by the absent classroom teacher
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining high professional standards
• The ideal candidate will be energetic and eager to work with both our local and international students
• A willingness to work with students of all backgrounds and abilities

Qualifying Education and Experience

• Prior classroom or teaching experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required  
• 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 (if applicable), 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 ( [email protected] ).

About Fryeburg Academy

Fryeburg Academy is an independent secondary school that serves a widely diverse population of local day students and boarding students from across the nation and around the world. The Academy believes that a strong school community provides the best conditions for learning and growth. Therefore, we strive to create a supportive school environment that promotes respect, tolerance, and cooperation, and prepares students for responsible citizenship. Within this context, the Academy’s challenging and comprehensive academic program, enriched by a varied co-curriculum, provides the knowledge and skills necessary for success in higher education and the workplace.

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