Chemistry Teacher

Position Overview At Kents Hill School, teachers are empowered to create innovative and engaging learning experiences that inspire students while grounding their practices in proven educational foundations. Our commitment to professional growth is unwavering: we provide personalized and meaningful professional learning opportunities that align with each educator's unique interests, expertise, and career aspirations. With a start date of August 15, 2025, Kents Hill’s new Chemistry teacher will join a team of Science Department educators striving to instill a love and curiosity of Chemistry in students while advancing the Kents Hill curriculum and their own teaching practices. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The ideal candidate will be: an experienced AP Chemistry teacher who is comfortable planning engaging lessons and laboratory experiments independently and in collaboration with colleagues passionate about teaching students to share the love of sciences and generate curiosity in the natural world committed to developing in all Kents Hill students the kinds of sophisticated problem-solving and critical-thinking strategies needed for success beyond secondary education authentically engage learners in problems that extend beyond the walls of the classroom culturally competent with skills for engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences an educator passionate about the pursuit of their own personal growth through professional development committed to the boarding school student experience and excited to engage with students both inside and outside of the classroom. Typically, this includes: Living in a campus residence and participating in all aspects of residential life Advising a group of students Involvement in afternoon and extracurricular activities QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATIONS Experience teaching chemistry at all levels, Introductory to Advanced Placement, in a high school setting Excellent written and verbal communication skills The ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, and colleagues How to Apply Please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to teachingapplications@kentshill.org, with the subject line “Chemistry Teacher." Kents Hill School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Benefits Kents Hill School offers its teachers a comprehensive benefits package, on-campus housing, meals in the Bibby & Harold Alfond Dining Commons for employees and their families while school is in session, and access to campus facilities and grounds including 400 acres with trail system, athletic facilities, and our on-campus ski hill.