Mathematics Department Chair

Position Overview At Kents Hill School, Department Chairs are the academic leaders of their discipline. As a member of the Academic Committee, the Mathematics Department Chair is responsible for advocating for the unique aspects of their program while also imagining how mathematics education fits into the overall academic framework of the School. The Department Chair is a master teacher with the ability to teach throughout the curriculum while leading and collaboratively developing individual growth plans for each member of their team. At Kents Hill, we are deeply committed to supporting the professional growth of our teachers through 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 Mathematics Department Chair will teach four classes, perform residential duties, advise a group of students, and participate in the co-curricular program of the School. The ideal candidate will be: an educational leader who can create a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation within the Mathematics department while simultaneously ensuring clarity of vision and programmatic quality an experienced Mathematics teacher who can capably plan, deliver, and assess differentiated student learning professionally and independently able to oversee department operations, including scheduling, resource allocation, and performance evaluation, ensuring the team is working cohesively to achieve strategic goals. committed to developing in all Kents Hill students the kinds of sophisticated problem-solving and critical-thinking strategies needed for success beyond secondary education culturally competent with skills for engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences an educator committed to ongoing professional development for themself and their team committed to the boarding school student experience and excited to engage with students both inside and outside of the classroom. Typically, this includes: Residing in campus housing and engaging in all facets of residential life Advising a group of students Involvement in afternoon and extracurricular activities QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATIONS Experience teaching mathematics at all levels, Algebra 1 to AP Calculus and/or AP Statistics 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 “Mathematics Department Chair." 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.