Gould Academy offers a challenging curriculum that includes an impressive collection of courses in all disciplines. Gould is a small, co-ed, independent boarding school where students have the flexibility to try new things in new ways. Our location in the White Mountains of western Maine gives us a unique outdoor classroom right at our doorstep. Here, students celebrate each other, take risks, experiment, because we know that education is about the journey, about being in the NOW. We celebrate the creative process, not just the outcomes. 

Students thrive in Gould’s college prep setting thanks to close, collegial relationships with their instructors and counselors, and a vast network of alumni and visiting professionals who come to campus and work with students each and every year. Our mission is to prepare academically motivated students for college and help them to become independent-minded, ethical citizens who will lead lives of purpose, action, excellence, and compassion in a dynamic world. We are seeking a qualified, passionate, and innovative science teacher who will advance Gould’s mission, vision, and strategy and serve as a positive contributor to the school community. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment
• Meets daily professional expectations regarding attendance, timeliness, and deadlines
• Develops positive relationships throughout the organization
• Communicates responsibly and effectively in all media and forms
• Responds to all communications within a reasonable time frame; at a minimum, responds within 24 hours to acknowledge receiving correspondence and plans for a full response
• Adheres to policies and expectations articulated in the Employee Handbook
• Has strong knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct and Community Guide
• Assists the Admissions and Advancement Offices when asked by attending and speaking at special events and meeting with prospective students and families, consultants, alums, prospective donors, etc.
• Engages actively in the annual review process; submits written self-evaluation each year, and engages in meetings per the established process calendar
• Sets professional goals each year.

Teacher:

• Teaches four sections of science
• Inspires and supports learning
• Demonstrates content knowledge and teaching skills
• Demonstrates proficiency working with a range of learners; supports the well-being of all students
• Effectively uses Canvas to plan and organize instruction
• Engages in professional practice and development to stay current and informed with respect to disciplinary trends, research, and teaching practices
• May be asked to assist in the search and hiring process for new teaching candidates
• Promotes skills, knowledge, and interest in one’s respective discipline
• Promotes creativity, creative confidence, and a growth mindset for students and faculty
• Serves as a leader and role model; inspires others through one’s integrity, work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment

Advisor:

Assumes an advisory role for up to eight students, serving as the communications link between the student, teachers, and family. Advisors meet briefly each day with advisees but often arrange longer sessions each week to discuss the student’s academic progress, extracurricular activities, and any other concerns that arise during the academic year. Professional counselors are available as a resource as well.

Athletics/Co-curricular:

Assumes coaching/supervisory responsibilities for a sport/co-curricular program two out of three seasons. Some coaching assignments are in the interscholastic program, and other assignments are in the intramural or co-curricular programs. Some supervising assignments are responsible for clubs and other programs that enhance the educational experience of the students and are assigned according to interest and workload.

Community Life:

Faculty who live in dormitory apartments or other school housing help to supervise the boarding students on weeknights and weekends as resident faculty members or affiliates. In a dorm, faculty and proctors work together as a team to make the residential experience one in which students can learn from one another. Dormitory duty usually involves one to two weekday nights of regular duty, one or two nights of backup duty, and weekend duty every three or four weekends, depending on the number of faculty members working in the dormitory. All faculty, whether living in a dormitory or not, are assigned to a Duty Team to do weeknight duties and help chaperone weekend activities.

Other Duties:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor(s) and/or the Head of School.