Math Teacher - Semester

Math Teacher Position

Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki is seeking an experienced Math Teacher to join our faculty and support a place-based curriculum that integrates language learning with community engagement and the natural environment. This position plays a key role in helping students build meaningful math skills through thoughtful instruction and real-world application.

Location:

Wiscasset, Maine (On Campus, in-person)

Opportunity for Residential Position (no pets in shared housing)

Reports to:

Director of Maine Coast Semester

Schedule:

Academic Year

Anticipated

Start Date:

August, 2026

Starting Salary: $45,500 (negotiable based on experience)

Benefits:
Eligible to join meals during shifts, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 403B retirement plan, and access to professional development funds.

How to Apply:

Submit Application and Cover Letter

Why Chewonki?

Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki is a transformative, place-based academic program for high-achieving high school juniors from across the country. Set on a 400-acre saltwater peninsula in midcoast Maine, the semester combines rigorous college-preparatory academics with hands-on environmental learning, outdoor adventure, and community living. Students explore challenging questions in small, discussion-based classes while engaging deeply with the natural world and contributing meaningfully to a collaborative, inclusive campus culture.

• Teach at the AP level (Calculus AB and BC) and non-AP level (Precalculus) each semester.
• Offer academic support for math students outside of class.
• Take on other semester school responsibilities that align with your skills and interests.
• Serve as an advisor for 3-4 students.
• Residential Duties (optional)
• Serve as a mentor for a cabin of 6-8 students.
• Work with students three days a week on morning chores.
• Assume rotating evening and weekend duty assignments.
• Provide personalized academic support beyond the classroom.
• Collaborate with passionate colleagues and participate in faculty and community events.
• Foster a classroom environment where curiosity, empathy, and global perspectives flourish.

This Position Requires:

• In-person presence on our beautiful coastal campus in Wiscasset, Maine.
• Active participation in a close-knit community —sharing meals, ideas, and responsibilities.
• Commitment to safety, inclusivity, and restorative practices.

• Must pass a criminal background check, including motor vehicle record.
• Valid Driver's License approved by Chewonki's insurance carrier.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must complete fingerprinting requirements of the Maine Department of Education.
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
• Demonstrated passion for intellectual pursuits.
• Demonstrated history of successful experience(s) working with adolescents in a variety of learning environments.
• Commitment to following safety protocols and maintaining positive, respectful interactions with students is expected.
• Willingness to embrace the lifestyle of working and living in a dynamic semester school by being a team player, eagerly assuming many roles, and devoting the time required to model excellence in job performance.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  First Aid, Lifeguard, or WFR certifications and familiarity with restorative practices.

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